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Auction Monday March 16th 2009 at 10am Sale 1333 Exhibitions: Friday March 13th 10am–4:30pm Saturday March 14th Noon–5pm Sunday March 15th Noon–5pm Inquiries: robert waterhouse ext.3088 Direct Tel: 267.414.1226 rwaterhouse@freemansauction.com rich cervantes ext.3045 Direct Tel: 267.414.1219 rcervantes@freemansauction.com Bidding: bids department 215.563.9275 ext 3006 bids@freemansauction.com Fax 215.599.2240 Catalogue $30 Inside Front Cover: Lot 14 Inside Back Cover: Lot 258 (detail)

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1 UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 17th century or earlier MAN ON HORSEBACK Color and ink on silk, laid down on board, framed H: 70 in. L: 47 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician $3,000-5,000

2 ATTRIBUTED TO CHEN HUNG SHOU chinese, possibly 15th century SCHOLAR AND ATTENDANT Hanging scroll, color and ink on silk script and seal, including Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 24 in. L: 22 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $5,000-8,000

3 KAO FENG-HAN chinese, 1683-1743 STONE, BRANCH AND PLUM BLOSSOM Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, signed and various seals, including Alice Boney collectors seal bottom right corner H: 58 in. (signs of restoration and remounted) provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $5,000-8,000

4 HUANG HSIANG CHIEN chinese, 17th century LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 20 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $1,000-1,500

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5 AFTER TUNG CHI-CHANG chinese, ming/qing dynasty CALLIGRAPHY Hand scroll, two sections of script laid down, artist seal and various collectors seals include Alice Boney L: 12 feet 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $5,000-8,000

6 WANG CHON-PENG, IN THE STYLE OF HONG KU-TZE chinese, qianlong period RITUAL OBSERVATIONS Hanging scroll, gilt-ink and color wash on champagne silk, depicting figures observing ritual offering, script and seal bottom left corner H: 39 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector. Previously of the Warren Cox Collection $2,000-3,000

7 CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, dated 1784, various artists LANDSCAPES Four album leafs-landscapes, various artists, seals, including Alice Boney Collectors seal and script, color and ink on paper, framed and glazed H: 10 1/2 in. L: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $800-1,200

8 PIEN SHOU-MIN chinese, qianlong period GATHERING OF THE GEESE Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper, depicting geese among a reed grove, script top left corner, two seals to bottom right corner H: 79 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector. Previously of the Warren Cox Collection $4,000-6,000

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03/16/09 9 KU-YIN chinese, 1836 TWO LADIES IN THE ROOM OF TREASURES Hanging scroll, color wash on champagne silk depicting two female beauties framed by antiques and a court interior H: 65 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $3,000-5,000

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10 10 ATTRIBUTED TO WEN CHIA chinese POEM AND LANDSCAPE Handscroll, color and ink on paper, signed and various seals, Alice Boney Collectors seal Landscape 33in., Script 31 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $8,000-12,000

13 11 AFTER WEN CHENG-MING qianlong period LONG POEM IN REGULAR SCRIPT Hanging scroll, ink on silk regular script, signed Wen Cheng-ming, several collectors seals, including Alice Boney Collectors seal L: 28 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $500-800

12 WANG CHEN chinese, 18th century, signed and with two artist seals-painted age 71 LANDSCAPE, Hanging scroll, ink wash on paper, signed and sealed, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 37 In. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $3,000-5,000

13 LAG YING chinese, 18th century PAINTING OF THE WEST LAKE Hanging scroll, ink on silk H: 62 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh. note: This is possibly a yet recorded but highly skilled scholar artist $3,000-5,000

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14 FINE CHINESE EXPORT PAINTING canton, 19th century SCHOLARS INTERIOR Oil on canvas, depicting interior scene, scholar and attendant, good gesso and carved gilt frame H: 19 3/4 in. L: 25 1/4 in. image only provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $8,000-10,000

15 UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, mid qing dynasty BIRDS AND FOLIATE SPRIG Series of six panels, color and ink on paper, showing various natural subjects, framed and glazed Image H: 24 in. $1,000-1,500 16 AFTER SHEN SHIH-TIEN qianlong period AUTUMN LANDSCAPE AND LONG BOATS Hand scroll, color wash and ink on paper L: 12 feet 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

17 AFTER BAO SHAN chinese, 19th century LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, ink on satin, script and seal H: 41 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $700-1,000 18 SUN-TSO chinese, dated 1880 LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper H: 25 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-800

19 CHINESE SCHOOL, VARIOUS ARTISTS OF NANKING chinese, dated 1906 & presented to host mei ong ALBUM OF TWELVE LEAVES INSCRIBED AT THE GATHERING OF SCHOLARS AND OFFICIALS Various leaves, color and ink on paper and silk laid down, matted not framed H: 11 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000 21 HSU SHI-FA chinese, 19th century MUMS Album leaf, color and ink on paper, script and seal, framed and glazed H: 11 in. L: 13 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $300-500

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22 FAN QUAN chinese EIGHTEEN LOHAN Series of eight hanging scrolls, color and ink on paper H: 44 in. L: 68 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $10,000-15,000 23 THANGKA sino-tibetan, 19th century VARIOUS BODHISATTVA Of color and ink on cloth, framed and glazed H: 36 in. $1,000-1,500 22 (1 of 6)

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24 SINO TIBETAN THANKA 18/19th century VARIOUS DEITIES Gilt and pigment on cloth H: 56 in. $1,000-1,500 25 SINO-TIBETAN THANKA 18th century THANKA Of wash, gilding and ink on paper, glazed and framed provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $1,000-1,500

26 FEI TAN-HSU chinese, signed and dated 1849 EROTIC SCENE IN THE GARDEN Hand scroll, color wash and ink on paper, various acts of erotica L: 11 feet 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $3,000-5,000 27 JAPANESE PAINTING IN CHINESE MANNER 19th century PEONIES AND VASE Hanging scroll, wash and ink on champagne silk H: 42 in. $400-600

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03/16/09 28 IN THE MANNER OF EMPRESS DOWAGER chinese, dowager seal, late 19th century PEONIES ON SILK Hanging scroll, color and ink on silk, various seals including empress dowager H: 40 in. provenance: Private Collection, Mid-Atlantic $1,000-1,500 29 UNKNOWN-CHINESE SCHOOL PAINTING chinese, 19th century PEONIES ON TEA SILK Hanging scroll, color and ink on champagne silk, profusion of colorful blossoms H: 50 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $1,500-2,000 30 CHINESE WALL HANGING chinese, 20th century BEAUTIES Wall hangings, color and ink on paper, laid down H: 35 in. $800-1,000 31 FOUR CHINESE WALL HANGINGS 20th century VARIOUS SUBJECTS Color and ink on silk laid down, framed H: 46 in. $600-800

32 UNKNOWN CHINESE SCHOOL 19th century ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Of color wash and ink on paper, depicting three Imperial figures, glazed and framed H: 60 in. $750-1,000

36 UNKNOWN-CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 19th century ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Color wash and ink on silk, depicting male and female busts, glazed and framed H: 31 in. $600-1,000

33 UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOL qing dynasty COURT OFFICIAL Plinth painting 10.5 in. x 14 in. $300-500

37 UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOL 20th century SCRIPT Ink on paper H: 71 in. W: 27 in. $200-300

33A CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, late qing dynasty LADIES OF LEISURE Color wash and ink on silk, framed and glazed H: 30 in. $500-800

38 UNKNOWN-CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 19th century ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Color wash and ink on paper, depicting man on tiger throne wearing deep blue robe with prominent shou; glazed and framed H: 63 in. $400-600

34 UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOL qing dynasty COURT FIGURE Plinth painting 24 in. x 31.75 in. $300-500 35 UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOL qing dynasty DRUM PLAYERS Plinth painting 11 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. $500-600

39 UNKNOWN-CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 19th century MULTI-GENERATIONAL ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Color wash and ink on paper, depicting four females and two males, the most conspicuous of which wears a dragon robe with rank badge; glazed and framed H: 71 in. $500-800

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39A CHANG TA-CHIEN AND STUDENT YEN PEI chinese, dated 1947 FIGURE AND BAMBOO Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, signed and sealed H: 39 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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40 TING YUN-PENG chinese, 20th century print EIGHTEEN LOHAN Album of woodblock prints, cloth and hardwood framed album Image H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-800

40A WEN HSING-HSIA chinese, 19th century ALBUM OF FLOWER STUDIES Wood boards, eight color and ink on paper leaves H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-1,000

41 ATTRIBUTED TO HSIAO YUNTSING chinese LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signed and sealed, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 32 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $1,500-2,000

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03/16/09 42 LIN FENG-MEIN chinese, 1900-1991 BEIJING OPERA FIGURES Two framed and glazed, color and ink on paper depicting female opera figures, seal and signed H: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh. For similar example see: Sotheby’s 1993, Robert Ellsworth Collection of Modern Chinese Paintings $4,000-6,000

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43 FU BAO-SHI chinese, 1904-1965, signed and collector’s seal LONG BOAT UNDER THE WILLOW SHADE Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 17 1/2 in. L: 21 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $3,000-5,000

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44 HUANG BIN-HUNG chinese, 1864-1955, artist seal LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper, landscape, various seals including, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 69 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection Alice Boney Collection label $3,000-5,000

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45 WANG YUN chinese (1888-1934) BLUE VASE WITH PLUM BLOSSOM AND TEA POT Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper, seal of Alice Boney H: 36 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $800-1,200

46 JIN CHENG chinese, signed & dated 1913 LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper, landscape, various seals H: 47 in. L: 26 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

47 WANG YI-TING chinese, dated 1922 MAN HOLDING A BRANCH OF PLUM BLOSSOM IN SNOW Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, script and red seals H: 62 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,500-2,000

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48 SHIN-LOU-SHAN-JEN chinese, at 74 years of age LANDSCAPE WITH GENTLEMAN LEANING ON PINE TREE Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper, script top left corner, several seals, including Alice Boney collector seal H: 54 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $1,500-2,000

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49 HUANG BINHONG chinese, 1917 LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, three seals H: 68 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $8,000-12,000

50 CHINESE SCHOOL-SUNG STYLE chinese, 20th century DAOIST MONK AND DEER Hanging scroll, possible album leaf, ink on paper and various red seals including Alice Boney collector seal H: 9 1/2 in. L: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $800-1,200

51 ATTRIBUTED TO MI CHUN MAO chinese, 20th century BIRDS AT PLAY Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper H: 25 in. $500-700 52 ATTRIBUTED TO YO MING chinese, 20th century TWO TITLED SQUIRREL AND MUMS Hanging scroll, ink and color and paper 27 in. $600-800

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53 CHEN TSAN chinese, signed and seal mark MUMS IN MING STYLE Hanging scroll, ink on paper H: 29 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $300-500

55 ATTRIBUTED TO ZHANG DAGIAN chinese, 20th century, signed and sealed PORTRAIT IN LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 47 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $600-800

57 DING FUZHI chinese, dated 1945 at the age of 67 OLD PINE Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, script and seals H: 32 In. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

54 WANG YI-TING chinese, 1922 or 1982, signed and dated BANANA LEAVES AND SPARROWS Hanging scrolls, Color and ink on paper, various collectors seals H: 47 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

56 HE HAI-HSHA chinese, 20th century LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper H: 54 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

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59 58 WEN-SCRIPT chinese, painted at the age of 75 in 1983 SCRIPT Hanging scroll, ink on paper, sealed and signed, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $1,000-1,500

59 YU FEI-AN chinese, dated 1951, painted at the age of 63 CRICKETS WITH THREE CAGES Hanging scroll, signed ‘painted at the age of 63’ and with artist seal H: 37 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

60 ATTRIBUTED LI YUN chinese, 20th century MONKEY AT PLAY Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper H: 27 in. $400-600 61 AFTER SHAN PING 20th century LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper L: 72 in. $500-700

62 ATTRIBUTED TO QI BASHI chinese, 20th century WHITE FLOWER Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, seal and script, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 40 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $800-1,200

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63 ATTRIBUTED QI BASHI chinese, 20th century NOTE FOR FANS Ink on paper, note requesting the return of fans, framed and glazed H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh note: According to note verso, this is a note to a student named Yao Shih Ch’ien from Qi Bashi requesting the return of borrowed fans for the student to copy. $3,000-5,000

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64 QI BAISHI chinese, 1864-1957, signed with two artist seals CUCUMBER Album leaf, color and ink on paer, laid down, moderate foxing, Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 9 in. L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $4,000-6,000

65 QI BAISHI chinese, 1864-1957, signed with two seals RED BERRIES AND LEAVES Album leaf, color and ink on paper, seals and Alice Boney Collector seal, foxing and laid on board H: 9 in. L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $4,000-6,000

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66 68 QI BAI SHI chinese, 20th century LONG BRANCH OF PINK BLOSSOMS Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, seals including Alice Boney collector seal H: 50 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $4,000-6,000

66 QI BAISHI chinese, signed (1864-1957) RED LANTERN AND FIRECRACKERS Album leaf, color wash and ink on paper, signed and sealed, Alice Boney Collectors seal, moderate foxing, laid on board H: 9 in. L: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $4,000-6,000 67 KUO TA-WEI chinese, 20th century, titled by qi bashi at age 90 NARCISSUS Hanging scroll, ink on paper, seal H: 30 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

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69 QI BASHI chinese FIVE ALBUM LEAVES-STUDIES OF FRUIT Album leaves, color and ink on paper, laid down, various fruit, script and seals H: 10 in. L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $5,000-8,000

70 QI BAISHI chinese, seal & painted at age 88 LOTUS POND WITH DUCKS Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, seal and script, Alice Boney Collectors seal provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $8,000-12,000

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03/16/09 71 T’ANG YIN chinese, signed and seals A WRITTEN BRANCH OF PLUM BLOSSOM Hanging scroll, ink and gold flake on paper, branch and script, various seals including Alice Boney Collectors seal H: 12 in. L: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $1,000-1,500 72 AFTER WANG YUAN-CHI chinese ALBUM OF FOUR LANDSCAPES Album leaves, color and ink on paper, script L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

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73 WU KU-HSIANG chinese (1848-1903) LANDSCAPE ON PAPER Hanging scroll, ink and color wash on paper, landscape detailed script and seal top right corner H: 55 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000 74 ANONYMOUS CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 19th century EIGHTEEN LOHAN Handscroll, two sections laid down, color and ink on paper, longest section approx 97 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

75 ATTRIBUTED TO HUANG SHEN chinese, qing dynasty SCHOLAR AND BAT Color and ink on paper, glazed and framed Image H: 34 in. provenance: Purchased E. J Frankel, New York $3,000-5,000 76 CHEN DINGSHAN chinese, 20th century, signed dingshan jushi JIANREN YUANSONG Hand scroll, color and ink on paper, one artist seal landscape L: provenance: Purchased: Bonhams, Asian works of Art, San Francisco, June 28, 2008 $3,000-4,000 77 CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY chinese, 20th century COUPLET Hanging scrolls, ink on paper provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-1,000 78 CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY chinese, 20th century COUPLET Hanging scroll, ink on paper provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200 79 WU HUANN-TSUN chinese, 20th century CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET Hanging scroll, ink on paper provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-800

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03/16/09 82 Fine and large Chinese mixedhardwood throne chair qing dynasty Of square form, rounded rectangular straight back and arm rests, over a waisted bulging apron supporting large woven seat, raised on heavy straight legs terminating in hoof feet.

H: 29 in. L: 36 in. W: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $8,000-12,000

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H: 33 in. L: 47 in. W: 17 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $800-1,200

81 Fine Chinese mixed hardwood waisted side table late 18th century Of rectangular ice-plate framed top, over waisted plain apron, high hump-back stretchers, straight legs terminating in carved hoof.

H: 33 in. L: 36 in. W: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $5,000-8,000

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83 Fine and large pair of Chinese carved hardwood compound cabinets Of two parts, the top of long rectangular form with two cupboard door over a tall two door base, with horizontal strut and shaped apron, the front carved in medium and high relief to show detailed coiled dragons, scrolling sea and lishui.

H: 77 in. L: 36 in. W: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $8,000-10,000

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03/16/09 84 Good Pair of Chinese hardwood chairs 18/19th century Of delicate proportions, rounded hump-back back post supports seven rounded and slightly convex posts, plank framed seat over beaded apron and struts inside straight legs, joined by low stretchers and a foot rest.

H: 36 in. L: 19 in. $8,000-12,000

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85 Large Chinese huanghuali table stand qing dynasty Of square ice-plate framed top, waisted edge leading to protruding straight knee, beaded and scrolling apron, hoof feet terminating in plain joined base.

H: 4 1/4 in. L: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

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86 Fine and large Chinese huanghuali box mid qing dynasty Of typical rectangular form, hinged cover over matched base, yellow metal banded edge and lock-plate.

H: 7 in. L: 16 in. $1,000-1,500

87 Chinese huanghuali picnic box qing dynasty Of typical rectangular form, high straight arched handle framed by well carved scrolling qilong bracket, enclosing four tiers and a narrow cover, raised on a sloping bracket framed base, showing thin beaded edge and signs of old lacquer.

H: 11 1/2 in. L: 11 in. $2,000-3,000

88 Large Chinese huanghuali and burlwood drum table late qing dynasty Of cylindrical circular form, circular burl-wood insert top framed by well grained crest planks, over beaded rim, shaped plain apron and quatrefoil rounded stretchers, over a matched shaped and circular base.

H: 28 l: 26 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $5,000-8,000

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03/16/09 89 Pair of Chinese huanghuali round corner tapering kang cabinets, yuanjiao qing dynasty Rounded protruding rectangular top, over slightly splayed and tapering rounded corner posts, framing two beaded doors with horizontal open work panel carved to show delicate lotus leaf scrolls in high relief, over rectangular base terminating in rounded straight feet.

H: 52 in. L: 34 in. W: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, Bryn Mawr, Pa. $7,000-10,000

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90 Fine Chinese huanghuali square corner display cabinet 17/18th century Full huanghuali frame, square corners over two shelves, the top with insert shaped and beaded spandrels to all three sides, over two door cupboard revealing a single softwood shelf, well beaded side framing posts leading to straight scroll carved legs.

H: 70 in. L: 38 in. W: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA Purchased in Beijing 1946-48 $10,000-15,000

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91 Fine Chinese huanghuali square waisted table 18th century Of square waisted top, ‘ice-plate’ edge over tapering edge over high hump-back and jointed horizontal stretchers, long straight legs with deep and high beaded edge, terminating in a plain hoof foot, good grain.

H: 34 in. L: 34 in. $15,000-20,000

92 Fine Chinese huanghuali painting table 17th/18th century Framed double plank rectangular top, well figured ‘ghost face’ grain, over a high straight cross stretcher supporting six unusual scrolling circular struts, scroll bead carved spandrels bracket to corners, over straight beaded legs and high hoof feet.

H: 33 in. L: 51 1/2 in. W: 26 3/4 in. $40,000-60,000

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03/16/09 93 Chinese hongmu kang table qing dynasty single-piece insert top over carved apron with lingzhi and peach decoration; squared cabriole legs.

H: 11 1/2 in. L: 39 in. W: 12 1/2 in. $400-600 94 Large hongmu framed looking glass late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, carved framing planks enclosing a beveled mirror, hanging hooks.

H: 53 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, P.a $500-800

95 Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid, hongmu and marble side table late 19th century Square top, inlaid framed marble top, over claw and ball baluster base.

H: 32 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200 96 Two large Chinese marble insert hongmu stands 19th century Of tall circular form, vine and berry carved apron over inswept legs.

H: 37 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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97 No Lot 98 Pair of Chinese hongmu ‘Qing’ chairs 19th century Of typical form, straight back, rest carved to show antiques, straight arms and legs, joined by low foot rest.

H: 38 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa. $800-1,200 99 Good assembled set of four Chinese hongmu chairs 19th century All with slightly shaped tall rectangular backs, square seats and straight legs, three worked to show sprigs to the back splat, one possibly dated to the back.

H: 36 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $2,000-3,000

100 Chinese three panel reverse painted floor screen 19th century Tall reverse painted panels, framed by carved hongmu panels.

H: 53 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa $1,500-2,000

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03/16/09 101 Chinese hardwood, burl-wood and mirrored Lohan bed late 19th century Of long rectangular form, burl wood and mirror insert back and arm rests, over caned base, raised on straight legs and hoof feet.

H: 30 in. L: 77 in. $2,000-3,000 102 Chinese hardwood side table 19th century Of rectangular form, ice-plate edge, over single drawer, raised on straight legs.

H: 34 in. L: 34 in. $800-1,200

103 Chinese hardwood side table 18/19th century Of rectangular form, over waist and high hump-back stretchers, raised on straight legs.

H: 33 in. L: 36 in. $400-600 104 Chinese hardwood kang table 18th century Of typical kang form, missing waist, ice-plate edge over straight knee legs, beaded edge and scroll carved feet.

H: 12 in. L: 3 feet $400-600 105 Chinese hardwood altar table Of long rectangular top with rounded edge, over an openwork and carved apron raised on fret carved straight legs.

H: 43 in. L: 51 in. $500-800

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106 Pair of Chinese children’s hall chairs qing dynasty Of hongmu wood construction; scrolling crestrail and boldly-carved flower urns on splat.

H: 32 1/2 in. $600-1,000 106A Chinese export corner chair 19th century With openwork splats and back support on crestrail.

H: 31 in. $200-300 107 Chinese hongmu games table qing dynasty Single plank insert top in ‘ice plank’ frame; carved apron depicts conjoined ring pendants.

H: 24 in. L: 30 in. W: 21 3/4 in. $800-1,200

108 Pair of Chinese hongmu and burlwood ‘rose chairs’ 19/20th century Of lattice back and armrests construction, burlwood insert back strut, stretchered legs.

H: 34 L: 32 in. W: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800 109 Fine Chinese hongmu kang table early 19th century Of long rectangular form, single insert ‘ice-plate’ framed top, waisted base, detailed lotus carved apron to long ends, straight stretcher short end, straight beaded legs, scroll hoof feet.

H: 12 in. L: 38 in. W: 18 in. $1,500-2,000

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03/16/09 110 Pair of Chinese hongmu stools 19th century Of square waisted top, single insert ‘ice-plate’ surface over high humpback stretchers, straight beaded legs.

H: 19 1/2 in. L: 16 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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111 Good Chinese hongmu square waisted table 18/19th century Square ‘ice-plate’ framed top waisted base, over well carved and open-work high apron showing archaic scrolls, straight legs with beaded edge terminating in scroll carved hoof feet.

H: 34 in. L: 37 in. $2,000-3,000

112 Fine Chinese hongmu side table 18/19th century Of long rectangular form, waisted carved high apron worked to show archaic scrolls and bands, beaded edge to straight legs and hoof scroll carved feet.

H: 34 in. L: 37 in. W: 17 in. $2,000-3,000 113 Unusual Chinese ivory and boxwood inlaid hardwood slope front desk late 19th century Of two parks, to top parts inlaid to show figural landscape and Buddhistic symbols within boxwood band, over carved pillar and four drawer bank base.

H: 36 in. L: 26 in. W: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $1,500-2,000

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03/16/09 114 Four Chinese marble insert hardwood stands late qing and later Of typical form, hardwood framed marble top, over heavily carved apron and claw feet.

Tallest: 36 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $800-1,000

115 Chinese jichimu horse-shoe chair Horse-shoe form back rest supported by shaped posts, square insert seat plank framed, over beaded straight and stretched legs.

H: 39 in. L: 23 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

116 Impressive Chinese hardwood and marble insert lohan bed late 19th century Of long rectangular form, marble carved wood framed back and arm rests, solid wood base, raised on straight legs carved to show hoof feet.

H: 40 in. L: 79 in. $3,000-5,000

117 Chinese softwood porcelain insert display cabinet Of tall rectangular form, twin door cabinet to top and bottom enclosing various shelves, insert with famille rose plaques and doors, over a bracket base.

H: 65 in. L: 36 in. W: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $2,000-3,000

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118 Good Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid and carved display stand late qing dynasty or later Of tall rectangular form, two parts, the top worked with a recessed display shelf framed by carved foliate aprons, over a single drawer and twin door cupboard, framed to the right by a single long cupboard door all over a carved bracket base, inlaid with mother-of-pearl to show foliate sprigs and garlands.

H: 53 in. L: 17 in. W: 33 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

119 Pair Chinese cinnabar-colored horseshoe chairs 20th century Robust, heavily-carved form reminiscent of classic lacquerwork; carved splat, plank seat. $300-500 120 Large Chinese carved altar table 20th century Elongated and tall form with open apron and giltwood embellishments; square ends and trestle legs.

H: 50 in. W: 96 in.. $300-500

121 Chinese carved wood and marble hall bench 20th century Intricately carved and scrolling three-panel form with light grey and white marble inserts; raised on clawfoot cabriole legs.

H: 43 in. W: 66 in. $200-400 122 Chinese carved giltwood panel 19th/20th century Openwork, dimensionally carved scene depicts exotic birds among bamboo and prunus boughs.

H: 23 in. W: 97 in. $400-600

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03/16/09 123 Chinese carved wooden headboard 19th/20th century Scrolling openwork carving; vermilion and gold paint intact.

H: 36 in. W: 93 in. $200-400

126 Pair Chinese elmwood elbow chairs qing dynasty Square crestrail over flat splat with inset symbol; solid seat and skirted, slightly-splayed legs. $500-800

124 Chinese large carved wood stand 20th century Robust square-form structure with carved waist; ebony-black paint.

H: 33 in. W: 38 in. D: 12 in. $200-300

127 Pair of Chinese reverse paintings on glass Of long rectangular form, figural landscapes, hardwood framed.

L: 25 1/2 in. $500-800

125 Pair Chinese cinnabar-colored curio cabinets 20th century Intricately carved in style of classic lacquerware; mirrored interior, brass hardware.

H: 70 in. W: 36 in. $1,000-1,500

128 Two Pairs of Chinese wall panels late 19th century and later Comprising a pair of gilt decorated black lacquered long panels, showing script, together with a pair of tall rectangular stone applied and painted panels.

Tallest: 63 in. $800-1,200

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129 Chinese inlaid wood vanity qing dynasty Vanity opens to reveal mirror and six small drawers; brass hardware and inlaid ivory, glass, shell and hardstone embellishments to exterior.

7 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in. $500-800 130 Chinese four panel Kesi floor screen 19th century Of tall rectangular form, kesi insert wood framed panels.

H: 42 in. $1,000-1,500 130A Good pair of Chinese mother-ofpearl and marble insert hongmu chairs late qing dynasty The straight back rest is insert with a circular dreamstone under a bat and lingzhi carved shoulder strut, dreamstones supporting armrests, wood seat over straight legs, all inlaid with a profusion of mother-ofpearl foliate sprigs.

H: 40 in. L: 28 in. W: 20 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $2,000-3,000

132 Chinese carved sandalwood box canton, early 20th century Of long rectangular form, shaped well carved figural cartouche top, over base worked to show detailed figural village cartouches, over shaped base.

H: 3 1/2 in. L: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800 133 Large and fine Chinese export gilt decorated lacquer games box canton, early 19th century Of long rectangular form, stepped faceted edge, all decorated in the typical figural and foliate landscape, opening to reveal two card covers and various insert panels, applied swing handles, single pull drawer and finely carved giltwood feet.

H: 7 in. L: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $1,000-1,500 134 Large Chinese famille verte and hardwood table screen porcelain possibly kangxi period Circular enamel decorated panel worked to show birds, mums and rock work, framed open-work hardwood frame and stand, raised on bracket feet.

H: 25 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $800-1,200

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135 Large Chinese jade applied and lacquered table screen late qing/republic period Of tall rectangular hardwood framed form, black lacquered ground applied with celadon jade, quatz and hardwood to show various archaic vessels, gilt lacquered chickens verso, later bracket stand.

H: 33 in. $1,000-1,500 136 Pair of large and impressive Chinese coral, lapis, jade, and ivory lacquered hongmu framed wall hangings late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, gilt decorated red lacquer panel applied with jade, lapis, coral and other minerals to show animals among a court landscape with applied script reading ‘health, long life and forever bright’ , enclosed by heavy hongmu frames carved to show Indian lotus and scrolling leaves, good gilt metal hanging hook.

H: 47 in. L: 27 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $4,000-6,000 137 Fine and large Chinese hongmu framed kingfisher feather, ivory, metallic thread and velvet panel 19th century Of tall rectangular form, heavy scroll and bat carved hongmu frame enclosing a detailed and fine feather and ivory figural landscape, showing a pagoda and celestial clouds above a meeting of scholars over ivory table, scholar and attendants below, glazed.

Total H: 29 1/2 in. L: 23 in. $10,000-12,000

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03/16/09 138 Fine and important Chinese Ming applied elephant ivory seal box signed zhou zhu, dated to the yihai year of the wanli reign Of long rectangular form, of two parts, the cover delicately applied with malachite, soapstone and horn to show a bird among a foliate sprig, matched incised Greek-key to edge, base applied with yellow metal bracket, raised on short bracket feet, base incised with signature and date, red seal paste to interior.

L: 5 3/8 in. provenance: Private Collection Pittsburgh Previously of the Zhen Zhai Collection, Museum Exhibition illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pai, Page 122. $3,000-5,000

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139 Fine Chinese Ming elephant ivory libation cup early-mid ming dynasty Of deep U-shape, outer-wall well carved in medium relief to show magnolia blossoms and butterflies, good golden brown patina.

H: 2 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 122 $4,000-6,000

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140 Fine and large Chinese elephant ivory brush pot 18/19th century Of tall cylindrical form, worked in the manner of a folded lotus leaf, polychrome to reticulated stalk veins to outer wall and lotus blossom worked in high relief, red pigment to interior.

H: 7 in. $3,000-5,000

141 Large Chinese elephant ivory figure of an Immortal ming dynasty Of typical convex form, carved in low relief to show a broad nose, hand clasping near body, robe knotted at waist, rosewood topknot, over a wood stand.

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: North Carolina, Private Collection $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 142 Fine Chinese elephant ivory ‘bamboo trunk’ brushpot and bone and horn brush late ming/early qing dynasty Of slightly convex form, carved in the manner of a bamboo trunk, carved in medium relief to show cicada and grasshopper, detailed script verso with two seal marks, together with a bone and horn horse hair brush.

Pot H: 4 3/4 Brush in. L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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143 Fine and rare Chinese elephant ivory ‘chippendale chest’ model canton, early 19th century Of tall rectangular form, arched pediment over two long doors and side walls decorated to show typical Canton paneling to a geometric ground, enclosing four graduating long drawers, bracket feet.

H: 9 in. $7,000-10,000 144 Chinese elephant ivory ruyi scepter 18th century Two section construction, beaded lingzhi head issuing from a sinuous beaded handle, large oval center terminating with a shield form flattened surface, moderate loss.

L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $500-800

145 Two Chinese export silver card cases two impressed marks, late 19th century One of rectangular form, hinged cover, incised dragon to pear skin hammered ground, four letter monogram verso, together with a larger tall rectangular case of two parts worked to show landscape of horsemen.

Largest H: 4 1/2 in. $300-500 146 Fine Chinese export tortoiseshell card case canton late 19th century Of two parts and tall rectangular form, well carved in medium to high relief to show figural landscape.

H: 4 in. $400-600 147 Three good Chinese elephant ivory card cases canton, 19th century The three of tall rectangular two part form, well carved to show figural landscape among foliate blossoms.

Tallest H: 4 1/2 in. $400-800

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03/16/09 148 Three Chinese elephant ivory card cases canton, 19th century The three of two-part tallrectangular form, two worked to show recessed cartouche, together with a high-relief worked case.

Tallest H: 4 1/2 in. $600-1,000

149 Three Chinese sandalwood card cases late 19th century Two of two-part long-rectangular form, together with a two panel case, all carved in medium relief with typical Canton subjects.

Tallest H: 4 1/2 in. $300-500

150 Three Chinese export elephant ivory card cases canton, 19th century and later Comprised of one all over carved case in typical figural landscape, one plain rounded edge case worked to show four cartouches, together with a small blossom and dragon carved case.

Tallest H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $500-800

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151 Large and fine South China or Burmese elephant ivory reticulated tusk 19th century Of long vertical cylindrical form, single tusk carving reticulated to show a standing Bodhisattva standing on a plinth, over a grouping of four seated Bodhisattva, enclosed by a lattice-work of lotus leaves and bands, raised on a solid lotus petal band base, gilt decoration to interior.

H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 152 Unusual Chinese piece elephant ivory and colored panel probably 19th century Of long rectangular form, applied carved piece ivory worked to show a celestial landscape on painted board, framed and glazed.

Image H: 22 in. L: 22 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $800-1,200

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153 Large and impressive Chinese elephant ivory censer early 20th century Of two parts, the top worked to show a two tier pagoda surmounted by double gourd finial, over a twin arm cylindrical four leg base.

H: 21 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,500-2,000

154 Large Chinese elephant ivory figure early 20th century Of single tusk form, slight convex form well carved to show a male figure supporting basket and blossom, mark to base.

H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

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155 Chinese elephant ivory table screen late 19th century Of heavy single section carving, well worked in high relief to show a scholar and attendant among foliate landscape, arched panel, no stand.

H: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800

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03/16/09 156 Large pair of Chinese elephant ivory figures 19th century Well reticulated female standing figures, grasping offerings worked to show flowing robes and delicate features, over wood stands.

Ivory H: 11 in. $1,500-2,000 157 Four good Chinese elephant ivory figures late 19th century and later Comprised of three standing beauties and a well carved scholar, three on wood stands.

Tallest: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,000-1,500

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158 Fine and large Chinese elephant ivory figure early 20th century Full tusk carving, well-detailed and reticulated to show crown, jewelry and flowing robe of a standing beauty, hand supporting lotus.

H: 13 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,500-2,000 159 Fine Chinese polychrome decorated elephant ivory figure early 20th century Tall single tusk carving, well reticulated hands, flowing robe and face.

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,000-1,500

159 160 Pair monumental elephant ivory mounted tusks probably late 19th century Natural-state pair set in weighted brass floor stands.

L: 65 in., 70 in. D: 15 in. at base; H: 50 in., 55 in. $10,000-12,000

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161 161 Fine Chinese elephant ivory carving of Budai 19th century Of two joined parts, well carved standing figure, hands over head bare chest revealing beads and gourd pendant, flowing tunic to waist, over good plinth base.

H: 9 in. $800-1,200 162 Fine Chinese elephant Ivory Carving late qing dynasty Single-piece carving of Quanyin standing on a xiezhi and flanked by adoring youths.

H: 12 in. $800-1,200 163 Fine Chinese elephant ivory model of Marici Single section carving seated in dhyanasana over well carved double lotus throne, eighteen arms extend various attributes, carved to show a serene expression and crown.

H: 9 in. $1,200-1,500

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164 Large Chinese elephant ivory figural group late qing dynasty Of slight convex form, well reticulated and carved in open-work to show Quanyin with Buddha crown, flowing robe grasping basket and sprig with attendant and dragon issuing from scrolling sea, wood stand.

Ivory H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,000-1,500 165 Large and impressive Chinese elephant ivory ‘jeweled’ and jadeite mounted pagoda censer Of two parts, the censer base is raised on three claw feet, two dragon handles supporting green jadeite free moveing ring handles, supporting a three tier pagoda enclosing seated Buddha’s, turquoise and coral jeweled tower, wood stand.

Ivory H: 34 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

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03/16/09 166 Monumental Chinese elephant ivory figure Well carved convex tusk to show male standing figure, grasping peony near waist and basket, framed by attendant, circular base incised base and pen work decoration, wood stand.

Ivory H: 28 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

167 Monumental pair of Chinese elephant ivory figures 20th century Of male and female standing figures, applied to show various ‘jewels’ carved in medium relief to show flowing robes and incised marks to base, ink-work decoration to robes, wood stands.

Ivory H: 32 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $6,000-8,000

168 Large and fine Chinese set of Eight elephant ivory Daoist immortals early 20th century Comprised of various well carved standing male and female figures, ink work to features, all over wood stands.

Ivory H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Wilmington $6,000-8,000 166

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03/16/09 169 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory carved models of phoenix Of tall single section carvings, well worked to show elongated birds over foliate rock-work, wood stands.

Ivory H: 10 in. $500-1,000 170 Unusual elephant ivory covered brushpot Of cylindrical form, worked to show a scholar with Hu-tablet, matched circular cover, wood base, some minor losses.

Ivory H: 6 1/4 in. $400-600 171 Chinese elephant ivory figure late 19th century Of tall figural form, well carved to show immortal and attendant, over wood stand.

Ivory H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $700-1,000

172 Chinese carved ivory maiden early qing dynasty High coiffed and robed beauty tipping basket of flowers that fall to her feet; medium-dark patina; with wooden stand.

H: 13 in. W: 6 in. $800-1,200 173 Two Chinese elephant ivory figures early 20th century Both of single section carved form, one of a warrior together with a maiden.

Tallest ivory Only H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa $1,000-1,200 174 Chinese elephant ivory figural study 19th/20th century Depicting barefoot elderly man with fish, axe and firewood; on fitted wood stand.

H: 6 1/2 in. $200-400

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175 Chinese elephant ivory figure late 19th century Of single tusk carving, worked to show a female beauty supporting basket and framed by lion-beast, circular base.

H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $600-800 176 Chinese elephant ivory plaque and figure late 19th century and later Plaque of foliate rectangular form, well carved in high relief to show horseman, wood stand, together with a figure of a female beauty framed by egrets.

Figure H: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800 177 Ivory Figural Carving of Shou Hsing chinese, 20th century Well-carved single-piece figure mounted on wooden base bearing peach blooms and flower basket.

H: 14 1/2 in. $600-800

178 Indian / Southeast Asian Ivory Figural Carving 20th century Single-piece carving mounted on wooden base possibly representing Shiva and Parvati.

H: 15 1/2” $400-600 179 Pair of Carved Ivory Figures Well-carved pair of joyous elderly Chinese men.

H: 9 1/2” $400-600 180 Large Chinese elephant ivory seal qing dynasty Of tall square form, carved in medium relief to show coiled dragons and scrolling clouds over a plain frieze, incised chop.

H: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa. $500-800

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180A Large Pair of Chinese elephant ivory covered vases qianlong marks, late 19th century Of cylindrical baluster form, cover surmounted by figural grouping under pine trees, domed cover worked in low relief to show lotus scrolls, continuing to base, mask and ring handles in reverse, and carved to show two panels of figural landscapes within lotus scrolls frame, oval incised base.

H: 16 in. $5,000-6,000

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03/16/09 181 Unusual Chinese elephant ivory ‘European’ doctors model late 19th century Of tall standing form, hands clasped to the rear of the head, over wood stand.

Total H: 6 1/2 in. $400-600 182 Large Chinese elephant ivory grouping Well reticulated grouping of mother and child, flowing halo and robes, over wood stand.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,000-1,500

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183 Good Chinese elephant ivory and jeweled ‘doctors’ model Of elongated reclining female form, raised on an elbow worked to show delicate fingers and face, grasping a gilded and applied mirror, wood stand.

Ivory in. L: 12 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 184 Chinese elephant ivory figure Of slightly convex form, well carved standing scholar with flowing robe and hu-tablet near chest, wood stand.

Ivory H: 12 in. $400-600

185 Large Chinese elephant ivory censer Of two parts, the circular cover surmounted with bird, framed by two handles supporting freehanging rings, covering a tall archaic carved base showing masks and framed by two applied dragon handles, over a circular base, wood stand.

Ivory H: 18 in. $800-1,200

186 Monumental elephant ivory and jeweled ‘doctors’ model on stand Of long slightly convex form, well detailed and reticulated legs and bent arm supporting a free moving applied bracelet, high relief necklace, ink-work to face.

Ivory in. L: 22 in. $4,000-6,000

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03/16/09 187 Pair of Chinese Ivory Fu Lion Carvings 19th century Male and female guardians with respective ball and cub, freely moving ivory ball in female’s mouth, on wooden stands. $200-300 188 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory seals and snuff bottles 20th century The seals carved to show coiled dragons over plain bodies, wood stands, together with a pair of elephant ivory and pen decorated snuffs, wood stands.

Snuffs H: 3 1/4 in. $300-500 189 Five Chinese elephant ivory table items 20th century Comprised of four snuff bottles, together with a shell model, wood stands. $400-600

190 Large Chinese elephant ivory gilt decorated grouping early 19th century Of tall convex sectional form, well carved and carved in openwork to show three egrets issuing lotus pods and leaves, matched wood base.

Ivory H: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $800-1,200 191 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory baluster vases canton, early 20th century Of sectional cylindrical form, plain neck over well carved dragon and cloud body, wood stands.

Total H: 8 1/4 in. $600-800 192 Two Chinese elephant ivory figures Of sectional form, worked to show seated musicians, over wood stands.

Ivory H: 6 1/2 in. $300-500

193 Chinese elephant ivory ‘doctors model’ Of single section recumbent form, well worked face and limbs over wood stand.

Figure in. L: 12 in. $1,000-1,500 194 Large Chinese piece elephant ivory grouping Worked to show a seated scholar framed by painting table and attendant, over graduating plinth base, wood stand.

Total H: 11 in. L: 12 in. $800-1,200

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03/16/09 195 Very fine small Chinese detailed ink-work on elephant ivory table screen Circular ivory screen is worked in minute ink-work to show a scholar among a mountainous landscape with script to one side, detailed calligraphic script verso, over fine hardwood stand.

H: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

196 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory foliate form cups 18/19th century Of circular cylindrical form, carved to show two bands of vertical petals, over circular foot.

H: 2 1/2 in. $300-500

197 Chinese elephant ivory and wood table screen decorated in miniature calligraphy The tall rectangular screen consists of an ivory tablet decorated in inkwork with a profusion of miniature ‘Confusion’ script, over a bracket wood stand.

H: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

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198 198 Good Chinese carved elephant ivory tusk Of typical convex form, carved in open-work to show a profusion of figures framed by detailed pine grove and lotus blossoms, wood stand.

Ivory in. L: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,200-2,000 199 Good Chinese elephant ivory female figure late 19th century Of single section form, reticulated ribbon halo to shoulder, grasping a blossom and flowing robe, over wood stand.

Ivory H: 10 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $600-1,000

201 Pair of elephant ivory and polychrome carved tusks early 20th century Of matched convex form, well carved to show Buddhistic deities on a ground of scrolling clouds, wood stands.

Ivory H: 25 in. $2,000-3,000 202 Unusual Chinese elephant ivory and hardwood figure of Budhi qing dynasty Standing figure, ivory carved head and hands inserted over wood torso worked to show bulbous bare belly and flowing robe over scrolling sea base, right hand bat-like instrument, enclosed in a fine glazed and hardwood framed case.

Figure H: 11 in. $2,000-3,000

203 Chinese elephant ivory figure qing dynasty Of tall slightly convex form, well carved to show a fisherman over rocky out-crop, raised on a wood stand.

Ivory H: 10 in. $800-1,200 204 Fine Chinese elephant ivory cylindrical box 18th century Of three parts, the screw lotus petal carved top and base rest over a waisted cylindrical base carved to show coiled dragons, scrolling sea and clouds, wood base.

Ivory H: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

200 Chinese elephant ivory and polychrome decorated wrist rest early 20th century Of typical convex form, well carved interior to show various horsemen and pine trees, color highlights, plain verso.

L: 8 in. $1,500-2,000

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205 Good Chinese elephant ivory incense tool holder 18/19th century Of tall cylindrical form, rounded rim, body worked in high relief and openwork to show a detailed figural landscape over pagoda base, wood stand.

Ivory H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-600 206 Unusual Chinese elephant ivory tablet-pass qing dynasty Of a flattened circular form carved to show scrolling bracket enclosing a phoenix carved in low relief pierced to the crest.

L: 4 1/2 in. $600-800

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03/16/09 207 Fine Chinese hornbill model late 19th century or later Of full beak and skull form, detailed carving to beak to show a figural landscape in high relief, colored feathers to head and insert eyes.

L: 10 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 208 Chinese Peking glass covered jar late qing dynasty Of ovoid form, lotus carved domed cover over urn form base, carved to show red glass peony sprigs over white ground.

H: 11 1/2 in. $300-400

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209 Ten Cinnabar buttons and five green jade buttons late 19th century Of circular and carved foliate form.

D: 1 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa. $300-500

210 Very fine pair of Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer paste boxes 17/18th century Of flat circular form, very well carved to show detailed phoenix over scrolling clouds, flowing tails and wings, black interior.

D: 1 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $1,000-1,500

211 Fine Chinese carved cinnabar ‘dragon’ dish carved qianlong six character mark and of the period Bronze bound foliate rim, interior carved to show two detailed dragons chasing a single flaming pearl over a fine and detailed sea ground, the under side carved to show foliate garlands and base shows carved six character marks framed by four Buddhistic symbols.

D: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $3,000-5,000

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03/16/09 212 Rare and exceptional Chinese carved red cinnabar picnic box ming dynasty Of four tiers, the long and straight geometric carved handle rest over straight similar carved supports framed by shaped spandrels and rectangular base, supporting four tall tiers, to cover carved in medium to high relief to show scholars playing at a board seated among a mountain landscape with attendants nearby on a geometric ground, Buddhistic symbols, peach, shells and foliate sprigs are carved to the sides.

H: 11 1/2 in. L: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 149. $10,000-15,000

213 Rare and large Chinese carved twotone lacquer foliate dish yuan/ming dynasty Of barbed foliate form, carved brown lacquered interior to show peony sprigs and four birds in flight over a red ground, carved to underside, raised on a barbed foot.

D: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection For a similar form dish see; Lot 1692, Christie’s-Hong Kong, Nov 28, 2006 $10,000-15,000

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214 Chinese gilt-metal mounted cloisonne tripod censer late ming dynasty Circular gilt-metal rim, cast to show arched qilong, waisted body, compressed base worked with giltwire to show Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolls, tripod feet, wear and loss to feet.

D: 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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215 Fine pair of Chinese gilt-metal and cloisonne stands 18th century Of tall square form, the square paneled top rests over a tall waisted scrolling bracket footed base, wood stands, enameled to show Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolling leaves, within gilt-wire and gilt-metal frame.

Total H: 8 in. provenance: Previously of a Baltimore Private Collection. $5,000-8,000

216 Good Chinese cloisonne and giltcopper tripod censer qianlong mark and of the period Of bombe form, gilt twin arch handled rim, enclosing body enameled to show Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolling leaves, raised on three small gilt-copper feet, insert gilt plate with qianlong mark.

H: 3 1/4 in. L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Northern Pennsylvania $3,000-5,000

217 Chinese cloisonne vase 19th century Of tall baluster form, gilt metal mounts and band, gilt wire work of butterflies and floral sprigs over blue ground.

H: 16 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa, $1,500-2,000

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218 Large Chinese cloisonne and giltmetal vase qianlong/jiaqing period Of bottle form, gilt-copper rim over ruyi band enclosing a profusion of Indian lotus and leaves worked with tight gilt wire, black ground band to collar, the body of detailed Greek key and tight foliate sprigs and butterflies, flared lotus worked base and gilt-copper foot.

H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Northern Pennsylvania $8,000-10,000 219 Pair of Chinese gilt metal and cloisonne duck form candlesticks late 19th century Of seated form, gilt wire worked to show archaic scrolls over a midnight blue ground.

H: 11 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, Pa. $800-1,200

220 Pair of Chinese cloisonne deer models late qing dynaty Of tall standing form, copper mounts and wire worked to show archaic beasts to light blue ground.

H: 15 in. L: 16 in. $800-1,200 221 Good Chinese gilt-mounted cloisonne jardiniere qianlong/jiaqing dynasty Of long rectangular form, gilt-metal framed everted rim over tapering body, raised on tall scrolling bracket feet, enamel body worked to show Indian lotus on sky blue ground.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 11 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $800-1,200

222 Large Chinese brass and cloisonne birdcage late qing or earlier republic period Of tall square form, S-shaped hook over enamel dome and mounted animals of the zodiac, straight bars and single pedestal to the interior, enamel band to base, pull gate to side.

H: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $500-800 223 Chinese gilt-metal, cloisonne and jadeite mounted covered ewer early 20th century Of square form, finial mounted domed cover over square body, insert jadeite disk, raised on cylindrical base.

H: 15 in. $500-800

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224 Chinese gilt-metal cloisonne and jadeite mounted duck form candlesticks early 20th century Of standing duck form, blue ground and foliate wire work, gilt-metal lotus bracket enclosing jadeite bracket.

H: 11 in. $600-800

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03/16/09 225 Large pair of Chinese cloisonne baluster vases Of foliate ribbed baluster form, tapering neck over stepped shoulder and wide bulbous body, enameled to show white ruyi band to rim, and Indian lotus flowers and leaves to light blue ground, later wood stands.

Vase H: 19 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $1,000-1,500

226 Impressive pair of Chinese giltmetal and cloisonne tripod elephant censers early 20th century Based on Qianlong examples, the domed and stepped cover is surmounted by a double gourd issuing ribbons, over a recumbent elephant and band of gilt-metal open-work Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolls, matched yellow ground band, the base raised on three red enamel elephant heads, supporting a blue ground basin.

H: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $3,000-5,000

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227 Large and impressive pair of Chinese gilt-metal and cloisonne floor vases 20th century Wide flared mouth, gilded interior, cylindrical neck applied to show two archaic style handles, over a wide bulbous body applied to show three masks supporting free moving rings, raised on gilt-metal beast feet base, body worked to show Indian lotus over light blue ground.

H: 30 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $1,500-2,000 227

228 Pair of Chinese cloisonne models of parrots 20th century Single section casting, gilt-metal wire worked to show seated birds over rock-work, blue, red and green detail to body, wood stands.

Total H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $300-500

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03/16/09 231 Sino-Tibetan gilt-metal jeweled locket large oval locket intricately decorated with silver filigree, gilt ornamentation and glass/mineral beads; gilt cylindrical mounts on both long sides. $200-300 232 Chinese enamel and white metal mirror late qing dynasty Of oval form, supporting a lingzhi form pendant, dual tone enamel to frame and body.

H: 17 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $300-500 233 Chinese Canton enamel box early 20th century Of rectangular form, central cartouche of bird to yellow foliate ground.

L: 6 1/4 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

234 Large and fine Chinese Canton enamel plate qing dynasty Of slightly rounded form, well enameled to show butterflies and mums, lotus band, well worked verso.

D: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $600-800 235 Chinese Canton enamel Gu form vase 18th century Of tall Gu form, flared circular rim issuing from stepped neck over wide bulbous waist and circular base, well enameled to show Indian lotus flowers and leaf bands, gilt highlights enclosed by ruyi bands.

H: 10 in. $1,500-2,000

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229 Large Chinese square cloisonne vase mark to base, qing dynasty Of unusual square waisted form, circular rim over short neck, square body worked with thick gilt-wire and enamel to show dragon and phoenix motif to light blue ground, mark to base, matched wood stand.

Vase H only: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,000-1,500

230 Monumental Chinese cloisonne vase mid-late 20th century Of three parts, robust baluster form, near bulb form mouth over waisted neck issuing from a shouldered baluster base, gilt-metal mounted lion mask and ring handles to shoulder, tapering body, well enameled with gilt-wire showing birds and lotus flowers and phoenix.

H: 83 in. $8,000-10,000

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03/16/09 236 Large pair of Chinese Canton enamel vases 19th century Of baluster form, cast to show two lion mask handles to shoulders, well and detailed enamel to body to show two figural panels in reverse on a yellow ground showing Indian lotus, pink lotus band to base.

H: 16 in. $4,000-6,000

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237 Good Chinese canton enamel teapot qing dynasty Of square form, tall arched handle over gilt metal finial terminating at domed cover, square body S-shaped spout over gilt-metal bracket feet, gilt metal band edge, well decorated cartouches of blossoms on a green geometric ground and Fu bats.

H: 13 in. $2,000-3,000

238 Sino-tibetian gilt metal and applied figure of a beast early 20th century Modeled on all fours, coil to head, coral and black glass bead to body.

L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Wilmington $300-500 239 Chinese silver pendant late qing/early republic period Pressed pendant showing a Fu-bat over foliate sprig and split fruit, chain-link necklace.

L: 16 in. total $300-500

240 Fine Sino-Tibetan silver, stone and white jade mounted covered box jade 18/19th century, box late 19th century Of typical domed cylindrical form, matched cover and base, the cover worked to show a fine lotus band enclosing a white jade finial in the form of a persimmon, framed by four white jade bat and foliate pendants, raised on a circular foot.

H: 5 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 240

241 Good Chinese export silver five piece service marked shanghai hung-cheng, late qing dynasty Comprising of a teapot, sugar bowl, caddy, creamer and twin handle pot, fine pattern of high relief poeny blossoms bark-like bands and trunk form handles and spouts, weight 67 oz.

Pot in. L: 9 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

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03/16/09 242 Six Chinese jades, scabbard fittings, pendants and cong mostly han & ming dynasty Comprised of a Han period celadon jade scabbard fitting, early Ming period brown jade blade form pendant, Han period or earlier mottle grey jade pendant, Han period celadon scabbard fitting, Fine Ming period white and brown jade garment hook, later brown and celadon axe head.

Longest: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $2,000-3,000

243 Six Chinese jades, including two bi disk, two congs and two bracelets mostly han & ming dynasty Comprising a good celadon and jade Han period Bi with millet design, small Han period ribbed dark green cong, Good Ming period celadon and brown oval bracelet, second rope-twist dark green braclet, qing dynasty grey jade Bi, and Han period celadon and brown jade cong.

Longest: 3in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $3,000-5,000

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244 Fine Chinese brown and green jade cylinder han dynasty Rounded rim enclosing a wide band of serpents and dragons with hatched ground, in the manner of Shang archaic bronzes. h: 2 3/4 l: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $3,000-5,000

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246 245 Large and early Chinese green jade ceremonial blade, gui neolithic to shang dynasty of typical archaic form of long rectangular flared axe blade form, arch form incision recess to mid blade and three graduated perforations to base, good dark brown and dark green hue.

L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Previously of an old Japanese collection $5,000-8,000

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246 Chinese Shang bronze dagger, Ge shang dynasty Stylized Taotie or Ogre mask form archaic scrolling hilt, protruding guard, shaped flat blade signs of green and brown patina signs of malachite, signs of textile to blade, box.

L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Reputedly removed from a Yeng, the ruins of the city Shang, capital of the Shang dynasty, called ‘the Wastes of Yin’ dated 37-2-3-6. $2,000-3,000

247 Two fine early Chinese jade ceremonial axe blades both shang dynasty Comprised of a light celadon near opaque long rectangular form, widest at head end with beveled blade, tapering to end with two recessed holes, together with a fine mottle spinach green blade, long rectangular blade, triangular head with median ridge terminating at protruding hilt, pieced rectangular tand.

Length: 5 1/2 & 6 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Green blade with exhibition label $6,000-8,000

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248 Two early Chinese light green jade ceremonial blades, Ko and similar blade zhou & shang dynasty The largest of tapering rectangular form, widest at blade end beveled edge, teeth-like points to waist single hole at rectangular tang, the second of similar form.

Longest 9 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $6,000-8,000

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249 Three early Chinese jade carvings, cicada mouthpiece, and two Bi disks han dynasty and earlier Of elongated oval form, minor carving to show head and bi-sected wings, good Han period celadon jade Bi carved in medium relief to show qilong dragon and millet to under side, together with brown jade Bi disk with archaic scrolls and masks to one side and millet to verso in low relief.

Largest D: 2 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector CicadaPreviously of the Mrs. Christian. R. Holmes Collection. $4,000-6,000

250 Three early Chinese jades, Bi, fine cicada pendant or plug and another pendant song dynasty & song dynasty or earlier Comprised of a light celadon pieced circular Bi disk very finely carved in low relief to show archaic scrolls, together with a very well carved light yellow jade cicada with cylindrical recess to center, worked in low relief to show Taotie masks and fine thin scrolls, carved with raised millet verso, and a celadon and brown jade of arch form, carved in low relief to show archaic scrolls, pieced to ends.

Longest: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector All three previously lot 280, Christie’s lot 280, sale 2027 $2,000-3,000

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251 Rare and early Chinese yellow jade model of a recumbent Chimera six dynasties/tang dynasty Of long recumbent form, well worked head and bead, incised tail and feet.

L: 4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $6,000-8,000

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253 Two early Chinese jade items, garment hook, and jade sleeve weight tang dynasty & yuan/ming dynasty The largest is of brown and dark celadon of praying mantis form, well carved body, a white jade phoenix form hook and a cylindrical brown jade sleeve weight incised with eight vertical lines of script, Gau Ma, incantation against evil. (3).

Longest: 5 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $1,000-1,500

254 Rare and early Chinese celadon jade vessel, ding song dynasty Modeled on Zhou dynasty cooking vessel, li, two arch handles issue from a wide protruding rim over ‘udder-like’ bulbous legs, well hollowed body and legs.

H: 5 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $5,000-8,000

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252 Fine and early Chinese celadon and brown jade ‘mantis’ form garment hook tang dynasty Of unusual praying mantis form, color of light celadon and brown jade, some minor burial alteration, well worked head and wings enclosing scrolls to body, circular disk verso.

L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $2,000-3,000

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255 Extremely rare and early Chinese white-light celadon jade Xuanchi or astrological instrument western zhou dynasty Of light celadon hue, circular recess to center, the edge enhanced to show precise peaks and recesses, brown vein and pigment to edge, polished flat surface and natural state to the verso.

L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector This is an unusually large and light toned jade instrument. Jade instruments of this nature were used to navigate the stars, many pre-date the Shang empire. The user would position the Bi instruments center to a constant star (usually the North star) then by rotating the disk the user would a line the recesses to the edge with corresponding stars, giving time of the year. It has been suggested that such instruments were used for early Chinese naval navigation. $6,000-8,000

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256 Two early Chinese jade congs, earth symbols neolithic period The largest of brown and dark green hue, of square edge cylindrical form, together with a wide light celadon jade similar form cong.

Tallest H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $3,000-5,000

257 Important and large Chinese celadon jade cong, earth symbol neolithic-liangzhu culture Of tall cylindrical square edge form, un-carved circular rim and foot, the body carved to each side to show four sections divided by a deep recessed vertical and short horizontal band, raised square edge carved to show bands of Romankeys and fine incised horizontal lines, framing circular incised ‘eyes’.

H: 8 1/2 in. W: 4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector. Previously of the Paul Singer Collection, New Jersey $10,000-15,000

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258 Rare and early Chinese celadon jade bust of an Urgo-Turk mercenary soldier tang/song dynasty In the manner of a tang tomb sculpture, fierce expression worked deeply to the face terminating in a peaked and framed helmet, two rows of script verso reading ‘A captured soldier, inscribed in the tenth year of the King’ over grey marble plinth. The calligraphy is executed in a Warring states manner.

Jade H: 5 3/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector The stone is characteristic of Song/Ming dynasty carved stones, yet larger than most of the period. Mingchi burial figures are generally of similar proportions to this bust. For similar burial figure see; Ezekiel Schloss, Ancient Ceramics Sculpture of China Han through Tang dynasty sculpture. $15,000-20,000

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03/16/09 259 Chinese Ming mottle green and brown model of a recumbent buffalo 16/17th century Of long rectangular form, worked to show a recumbent buffalo over wood stand.

Jade in. L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $2,000-3,000 260 Early Chinese brown jade tortoise toggle and tortoise form seal toggle tang & seal ming dynasty Well carved single section tortoise form toggle well detailed RomanKey and ridged shell, together with a plinth tortoise surmounted seal.

Longest : 1 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $1,000-1,500 261 Two Chinese Ming jade carvings both early ming dynasty One of buff light brown jade, well carved to show a recumbent buffalo, legs worked to the underside, over wood stand, together with a spinach jade mildly enhanced toad form model, over later wood stand.

Longest: 3 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $4,000-6,000 262 Fine Chinese green jade ‘buffalo and boy’ grouping ming dyansty Very well carved single section, detailed boy carved on all fours surmounting a standing baffalo, good wood stand.

Total H: 4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $1,500-2,000

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260 263 Chinese Ming grey jade rams grouping ming dynasty Well carved single section showing three generations of recumbent rams, well worked heads and underside, good wood stand.

L: 3 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector. Previously of the Frances Waterbury Collection $4,000-6,000 264 Chinese Ming dark green jade Bi and Guei pendant disk, and two later celadon jade carvings ming and late 19th century Fine dark green circular disk carved to show a scrolling sea to one side and millet design to the other, over modern stand, together with a white jade archaic style dragon pendant, and light celadon model of a recumbent beast, on wood stand.

Bi H: 3 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $1,500-2,000

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312 265 Rare Chinese white jade bell form and inscribed ‘travel pass’ 17/18th century Of tapering tall bell form, carved in low relief to show twenty-five characters to the front and seal verso, old brown pitting to body, overall good true white hue.

H: 2 3/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $1,500-3,000

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03/16/09 266 Chinese Ming ‘brown skin’ celadon jade carved boulder jade 17/18th century Well and delicately enhanced oval boulder to show toad over persimmon and peony, good ridge worked to toad spine foliate leaves continuing to underside, wood base, together with a later cricket cage.

Jade in. L: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, PA $1,500-3,000

267 Chinese Ming light celadon jade twin handle incense cup ming dynasty Good celadon hue, tapering square low sided vessel is framed by two handles of qilong heads and bracket base, tails carved in medium relief continuing to the front and verso.

L: 6 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Collection label to base $3,000-5,000

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268 Rare and unusual Chinese jade flute 17/18th century Of long cylindrical form, hollowed from a single section, recessed to show eight finger holes, dark green and brown tone.

L: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh illustrated: Treasures from the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 141. $2,000-3,000

269 Early Chinese brown jade seal late ming dynasty Of square plinth form, narrow square top pieced for cord, over tapering faceted edge, seal deeply incised showing signs of red pigment.

L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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03/16/09 270 Large Chinese Ming green and brown carving of a mandarin duck ming dynasty Of oval single boulder form, ehanced to show an elongated neck grasping a sprig of peach over a body and two wings carved in high detail and low relief to show feathers and two long legs to the base, wood stand.

L: 8 in. provenance: Purchased Nagatani Fine arts, Chicago $5,000-8,000

271 Chinese light celadon jade twin handled cup 17/18th century Circular form, flat arched handles archaic style ‘millet’ design to outerwall, raised on a tall circular foot.

D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Previously of the Katz Collection $800-1,200

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272 Fine Chinese celadon and brown jade Ming model of a beast ming dynasty Well carved single section, worked to show a cat-like beast with crest, issuing lingzhi to the body, later wood stand.

Jade in. L: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $3,000-5,000

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273 Important Chinese white jade highly reticulated libation cup, pouring vessel qianlong period Well hollowed cylindrical recess worked to show raised bud to the center radiating reeded petals, rim worked to show spout mouth, rim framed by detailed and highly reticulated lattice-work of carved peony, blossom, and wide scrolling leaves.

L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of Sir & Lady Coates, Belfast, Ireland.

By family descent.

Private Collection, Virginia.

By repute direct gift from Emperor Qianlong to British ambassador Earl Macartney. note: Macartney led the British Embassy to Beijing in 1793, and met Qianlong, refused to kowtow and insulted Qianlong over a jade gift, a gift Macartney referred to as worthless. Macartney returned to Britain in 1794. $8,000-12,000

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274 274 Good Chinese dark green jade tray 17/18th century Of rectangular form, beaded edge issuing from a flat rim, recessed tray raised on a beaded foot, circular recess to base.

L: 7 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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275 Fine Chinese light celadon jade ‘mountain’ brush rest late 17th century Of light celadon hue, fine light brown russet veins, of three mountain peak form, rounded wide finger-like protrusion over long oval base.

L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $2,000-3,000

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276 Chinese white jade snuff dish qianlong mark and of the period Of shallow circular form, raised on short circular foot, incised six character mark to base, chip to edge.

D: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, N. C. $400-600

277 Small Chinese light celadon jade snuff dish 18th century Of slightly rounded circular form, raised on a circular foot, slight brown inclusion to rim.

D: 5 in. $300-500

278 Good Chinese green jadeite brush washer late qing dynasty Of near lingzhi form, well carved to show branch to the front issuing lingzhi framed by a spread wing bat, deep crescent shaped trough, over silver wire inlaid hardwood stand.

L: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $800-1,200

279 Good Chinese brown, dark celadon brush washer qing dynasty Of oval form, slightly flared rim carved to show three well detailed qilong dragons to edge, raised oval foot, over well carved hardwood base.

L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600

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280 Fine Chinese white and spinach jade, gold and gem mounted deity qianlong/jiaqing period The white jade seated deity is framed by two scrolling and open work panels, framed to the back by a tapering oval halo worked to show Indian lotus, fine detail to face and robe, over a spinach jade double lotus throne, with later, opal, red stone, diamond and gold mounts.

H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $6,000-8,000 280

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281 Fine Chinese white jade brush washer qianlong period Of true white hue, robustly carved to show a well hollowed circular recess framed by a very well-carved rams head with stylized horns to the front, handle to the rear supporting a free moving ring, carved with fine low relief archaic scrolls, and high relief lingzhi scrolls either side, raised on a foliate base.

H: 2 1/2 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $10,000-15,000

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282 Good Chinese spinich jade dish 18th century Of rounded form, tapering wall, raised on a tall circular foot, good transparent body.

D: 5 1/4 in. $800-1,000

283 Large Chinese spinach jade plate 18th century Of slightly rounded from, graduating sloping wall, good green hue, raised on a short wide circular foot.

D: 11 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

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284 Good Chinese spinach jade two tiered box 19th century Of tall square form, the flat small rimmed cover is well carved in low relief to show a central medallion of Fu-bats and Shou symbol framed by Greek-Key band, over two matched sized box bases, raised on recessed square foot.

H: 5 in. L: 4 in. provenance: Previously of a Private California Collection $5,000-8,000 284

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285 Good Chinese Mongul style celadon jade ‘jeweled’ covered censer qianlong four character mark, 20th century Reeded circular finial over opencarved scroll decorated domed cover, the base carved to show foliate form handles and foliate sprigs in medium relief to wide ovoid body, raised on short wide foot.

H: 4 3/4 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $5,000-8,000

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03/16/09 286 Chinese eighteen piece celadon jade Ming-style belt 19th century Comprising of four small rectangular foliate carved plaques, eight larger rectangular deer and blossom plaques, and six heart or pear shaped deer and foliate blossom plaques.

Longest: 2 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 287 Chinese light celadon jadeite figure late 19th century Of figural standing form, immortal with free flowing robe, well carved facial detail.

H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200 288 Good Chinese light green jadeite cup and cover early 19th century The base of deep U -shape form, stepped everted rim raised on a tall foot, circular handle carved to domed cover, good light green translucent stone, wood stand.

Jade H: 4 1/2 in. D: 4 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

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289 Good Chinese rock crystal covered vase 18/19th century Of baluster form, domed cover carved to show Fu lion over twin mask and ring handles base carved to show scrolls and archaic masks raised on a tall oval foot.

H: 6 in. $1,000-1,500

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290 Large and impressive Chinese spinach jade carved boulder 19th century Of rounded mountain form, carved in medium and high relief to both long sides to show figures and animals framed by detailed pine groves, and cloud form scrolls to the top, minor brown spurs.

H: 8 in. L: 12 in. $10,000-15,000

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291 Fine and large Chinese celadon jade hat finial ming/qing dynasty Of typical domed form, carved in open-work to show an emerging scrolling dragon framed by lingzhi and foliate scrolls, slightly hollowed base with pieced recess.

H: 3 in. L: 2 3/4 in. $5,000-8,000

292 Chinese celadon and brown jade finial qing dynasty Of typical arched dome form, well reticulated to show foliate blossoms, lotus ans egrets, flat slightly recessed base, pieced base.

H: 2 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000

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293 Fine Chinese bronze jade boulder late qing dynasty Of tall mountainous form, well carved in high to medium relief to show a cascading peak over pine trees and a figural landscape.

H: 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 294 Fine pair of Chinese light-celadon jade plaques 19th century Later mounted, oval form convex plaques carved in low relief to show scholars among a pine grove, gilt frame.

Jade D: 5 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

295 Large Chinese Warring states style covered yellow/green jade jar qing dynasty Of tall square form, rounded finial to domed cover, tall well hollowed square base, raised on square foot, body well carved to show medium relief archaic beasts, masks and scrolls.

H: 12 in. $5,000-6,000

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296 Fine Chinese white jade brush pot, gilt-metal and enamel stand qing dynasty The pot of typical cylindrical form, good white hue carved in medium relief to show a mountainous landscape, framed by egrets, sampans, insert circular base, over a gilt-metal and turquoise and coral toned enameled base.

Pot H: 4 1/2 in. L: 5 1/2 Total H: 7 in. $30,000-50,000

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03/16/09 297 Chinese light celadon jade Quanyin 19th century or later Of seated boulder form, well incised top knot, and flowing delicate robe, reticulated hands grasping lotus flower legs crossed over boulder seat, carved wood stand.

Jade H: 5 1/2 in. $5,000-8,000

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298 Chinese jadeite figure early 20th century Single section female figure, grasping a lingzhi and drawn sword, incised flowing robe, over wood stand.

Jade H: 8 in. $1,200-1,800

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299 Good small Chinese white jade brush pot late qing dynasty Of tall cylindrical form, Roman key band to rim and base framing a continuous figural landscape showing pagoda and mountainous landscape, raised on three bracket feet.

H: 4 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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300 Pair of good Chinese jadeite and hardwood scroll weights 19th century Of long rectangular form, beaded and domed edge framing two jadeite ‘dragon & phoenix’ carved plaques.

L: 11 in. $1,200-1,500

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301 Good Chinese zitan and jade plaque insert square corner box 19th century Of square corner rectangular form, true dense zitan dover-tail edge, the cover insert thick white-light celadon jade scroll edged plaque carved in medium relief to show blossoming sprigs.

H: 3 in. L: 5 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

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302 Large pair of Chinese white jadeite bowls qing dynasty Of deep U-shape form, raised on a tall circular foot, good transparent hue some apple green highlights.

H: 2 1/4 l: 5 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

303 Fine Chinese jadeite ‘ding’ form censer qing dynasty Of Ding form, single section carving, high arched handles over waisted rim, plain shoulder over a band to the body delicately carved in low relief to show archaic masks and fine scrolls, over three straight mask carved legs, wood stand.

Jade H: 5 1/4 in. $8,000-10,000

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304 Chinese white-celadon jade peach form brush washer early 19th century Of hollowed peach form, framed by reticulated leaves and vine continuing to the underside, featuring a wide protruding branch, minor brownish and white inclusions.

H: 1 1/2 in. L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $2,500-3,000 305 Large Chinese celadon jade mogulstyle foliate shaped brush palette qianlong period The central and largest water trough with beaded edge is framed by nine cylindrical foliate bud form coupes, carved to the underside to show Mogul style flattened medallion radiating veins and buds.

L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures from the Chinese Scholar, Page 46, Fig 37. $7,000-10,000

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306 Large and unusual Chinese ‘bamboo jade’ basin 19th century Of wide cylindrical form, reeded rim over flared lip and U-shape body raised on a tall recessed circular foot, over fine hardwood stand, together with Japanese Tomobako.

Basin. H: 6 in. L: 15 in. provenance: Previously of an old Japanese collection The tomobako states the basin was used during Japanese tea ceremonies, as a water basin for floating flower petals $10,000-15,000 307 Large Chinese light celadon jade horse late qing dynasty Recumbent, well carved detail to face and tail, over a wood base.

Jade H: 5 in. L: 8 in. provenance: North Carolina, Private Collection $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 308 White Jade Toggle chinese, 19th century Excellent, slightly-pebbled white jade in lotus form. $400-600 309 14K yellow gold and jade bar pin Of long tapering form, two faceted bright green panels framed by yellow gold prongs and pin back.

L: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $200-400 310 Unusual Chinese celadon jade ‘companion’ box qing dynasty Of matched circular form, carved to the outer-wall to show geometric scrolls and animals, interior worked to show inter-locking male and female parts framed by low relief carved masks and phoenix.

D: 2 1/2 in. $500-800

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311 Good Chinese white belt hook 19th century Of typical oblong form, carved to show qilong head over scrolling body, circular bracket verso.

L: 3 3/4 in. $600-800 312 Good Chinese spinach jade belt hook early-mid qing dynasty Well carved oblong form, worked to show good qilong head over scrolling body, circular bracket to back plate.

L: 3 1/2 in. $300-500 313 Chinese spinach jade covered censer 19th century The cover carved to show Fu-lions the base worked to show mask handles supporting free moving rings, over tripod lion mask feet.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 5 1/2 in. $300-400

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314 Chinese celadon jade covered censer 19th century Well carved open-work lotus handle, over a band of lotus flowers and scrolls, the base worked to show dragon masks and archaic scrolls, the urn form body worked to show Indian lotus in low relief, circular foot, and wood stand.

Jade H: 4 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $800-1,200 315 Large Chinese jadeite figure 19th century Of tall figural form, female maiden worked to show flowing robe grasping branch, good purple to light green hue, wood stand.

Jade H only: 9 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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316 Good Chinese white-celadon jade water coupe qing dynasty Of cylindrical lotus pod form, the rim worked in low relief to show seed pod framed by folding broad leaves raised on a body of interlaced stems.

D: 4 in. provenance: Previously in a West Coast Collection, Illustrated in East Meets West II $5,000-8,000

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317 Chinese white jade bangle qing dynasty Of circular form, twisting reed body of good true white-light celadon hue.

Inner D: 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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318 Five Chinese jade items qing dynasty and later Comprised of a white jade lotus form water coupe, white jade lotus pod study, jadeite covered vase, shou symbol jadeite box, and jadeite carving.

Tallest 5 in. $1,500-2,000

319 Fine Chinese white jade lotus cup 18th century Of tall lotus foliate form, petal undulating rim, vein and blossoming lotus incise and carved in medium relief, body tapering from wide cylindrical rim tapering to narrow base supported by reticulated stem, good true hue.

H: 4 3/4 in. $8,000-10,000

320 Chinese white jade pendant 19th century Well carved and highly reticulated to show a grouping qilong.

L: 2 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

321 Chinese white jade covered box 18th century Of matched cylindrical form, raised on small circular foot. good true white hue.

D: 2 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

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322 Chinese light celadon jade boulder late 19th century Of mountain form, rock out crop edge carved in medium relief to show egret, over a recessed grotto showing scholar, foliate sprigs to base, similar scene verso, good hongmu stand.

Jade H: 4 3/4 in. L: 5 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000 323 Good Chinese white jade cup 18th century Of deep U-shape form, thick true white hue, tapering to a small circular foot.

H: 2 1/2 in. L: 2 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 324 Fine Chinese white jade cup stand 18th century Of shaped rectangular form, beaded rim interior panel carved in highrelief to show two coiled dragons framing a cylindrical recess for cup, raised on a narrow bracket foot.

L: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,000-1,500

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325 Chinese dark celadon and brown jade water coupe 19th century Of Ming style, well hollowed coupe of near peach form, carved to show reticulated peach sprig to edge continuing to the base.

L: 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200 326 Large Chinese celadon jade plaque Of rectangular form, pierced Fu bats to edge, boys at play and poetic script to body.

H: 3 in. $500-700 327 Chinese purple quartz covered tripod censer 19th century Fu-lion surmounted domed cover over wide well hollowed tripod censer, carved to show two large protruding mask and ring handles, mask knee carved to legs.

H: 5 1/4 l: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $500-800

328 Large Chinese amethyst grouping 19/20th century Of tall open-work form, well and delicately carved to show female figure framed by egret and branch of peach, later wood stand.

Figure H: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $300-500

332 Two Chinese white jade pendants late qing dynasty One of arched tall rectangular form, carve to show a horseman and single symbol verso, together with an oval pendant carved in low relief to show a dragon framed by scrolls and clouds.

Longest 2 in. $1,500-2,000

329 Chinese celadon jade ‘Ming’ style twin handle dish Of U-shape form, well carved reticulated blossom handles, egrets worked to low relief to outer-wall, raised on a short circular foot.

L: 5 in. $500-700

333 Chinese white jade rams grouping Of good white to light celadon hue, well and delicately carved to show a large ram flanked by a small horned ram and scrolling clouds, detail to underside.

L: 4 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

330 Chinese jadeite vase 20th century Of archaic form, rectangular baluster form, animal head and ring handles to waisted neck opencarved scrolling masks to sides, lowrelief carved panels to body.

H: 5 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

334 Chinese celadon jade water coupe 19th century well-crafted peach form with openwork peach bough and bat carved to exterior.

H: 1 1/4 in in. L: 2 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

331 Chinese dark celadon jade covered vase late 19th century Of baluster form, fu lion carved domed cover over tapering baluster base carved to show phoenix and qilong to shoulder, wood and giltmetal base.

Total H: 9 in. $1,200-1,500

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335 Chinese white jade and hardwood table screen republic period, jade possibly earlier Insert square screen, open lattice work framing a true white plaque carved in medium relief to show figural landscape and script verso, over bracket hardwood base.

Total H: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $1,000-1,200 336 Large Chinese light celadon jade pendant and white-metal necklace jade qing dynasty Of lingzhi form, cross stretcher recess issuing from thick lingzhi head body incised in medium relief to show peony and four characters verso, good white metal necklace.

Jade in. L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $800-1,200

337 Large Chinese light celadon jade ‘dragon’ plaque Of rectangular form, carved in openwork to show a coiled dragon among lingzhi clouds within a solid frame.

L: 3 1/4 in. $300-500 338 Fine Chinese light celadon jade pendant qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, scroll stepped edge, carved in fine low relief to show archaic masks, ruyi head and central fu-bat to a ground of small archaic scrolls.

L: 2 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000 339 Chinese white jade pendant qing dynasty Of rectangular form, minor ‘pebble skin’ to top edge, carved in low relief to show archaic masks and central panel of scholar under pine trees, script verso. h: 2 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

340 Chinese jadeite Budai figure and Bi disk 20th century Seated light celadon figure over wood stand, together with a circular bi disk, supported by wood stand.

Tallest: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $300-500 341 Two Chinese applied green stone table screens early to mid 20th century The largest is of insert ‘mirror’ form applied panel over open carved pedestal stand, together with a four panel hardwood framed and insert green stone folding table screen, both applied to show fruit and squirrels.

Tallest: 21 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $500-700

342 Spinach-Jade Bead Necklace with Satsuma Buttons converted to Earrings, two Japanese Bronze Fittings.

L: 28 in. $200-300 343 Chinese green jade ‘imperial style’ seal republic period or later Of typical square plinth form, carved from a single heavy section to show twin dragon heads, silk cord tassel.

H: 3 1/4 in. L: 3 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 344 Chinese white jade garment hook 20th century large lobe-shaped body with full dragon carved in light relief and traditional dragon-head hook.

L: 4 1/4 in. $300-500

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03/16/09 345 Chinese spinach-jade scroll weight signed liu hashu, dated 1986 Etched and colored mountain scene along with inscription and signature on face; deep green color.

L: 6 in. W: 4 1/2 in. H: 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 346 Two Chinese jade scholars’ rocks The tallest of full tip abstract form, of spinach hue with black and white inclusions, together with a celadon jade full tip stone, both on wood stands.

Tallest: 10 in. note: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $300-400

347 Pair of Chinese green jade archer’s rings qing dynasty Identically carved rings of bright, apple-green hue; cylindrical form with typical rounded and beveled edges; with wooden stand.

D: 1 1/2 in. provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden $200-300 348 Chinese Manchu jade seal republic period Spinach-jade seal of upright rectangular form with open arched top; incised on two sides in gilt Chinese and Manchurian script to read “Chun Qin Wang Zaifeng” (Prince Chun, Zai-feng, 1882-1951); seal in Manchurian script; with wooden stand. provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden $200-300

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349 Three Chinese celadon-jade pendants qing dynasty Each of rectangular form with idyllic scenes carved on face and script verso.

H: 2 1/2 in. to 3 in. $400-600 350 Chinese Manchu Jade Pendant qing dynasty, 19th century Of bright emerald color and rounded rectangular form, inscribed in both Chinese and Manchurian to honor Princess Rongan (1855-1875); suspended by later wooden stand with jade and lapis embellishments.

H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden $300-500

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351 Good white jade archer’s ring, two rings and pendant qing dynasty and later Good white archers ring with flat facet and cylindrical body, another archer’s ring, spinach pendant and finger ring. provenance: Private Collection, NC $500-800 352 Thirty-three Chinese jade pendants, carvings and table items 19th century and later Comprising of figural and animal form carvings. provenance: Private Collection, NC $800-1,200 353 Massive Chinese green jade ‘Buddha’s hand’ carving 20th century Of tall citron form, carved to show ten figure-like protrusions over a stem and vein base, over modern base.

Jade H: 12 in. $3,000-5,000

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358 Rock crystal and silver wire ring and necklace Necklace comprising of forty-six beads within silver wire frame, together with matched sphere ring.

L: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $400-600

354 Chinese gold mounted coral Quanyin Tall slender figure well carved to show covered head and flowing robe, 14k gold mounted halo and double throne base.

H: 3 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $600-800

356 Chinese white coral carving of Quanyin Enhanced from natural form, carved to show a standing Quanyin issuing foliate crown and branch like fingers, wood stand.

Total H: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500

355 Two Chinese coral groupings Comprising a dark tone boy and sampan grouping over wood stand, together with a light tone Quanyin grouping, over wood stand.

Tallest H: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,200-1,800

357 Fine Chinese 14K yellow gold, amber and carved nut necklace and ‘gourd’ pendant, and amber earrings early 20th century Gold clasp, thirty-six amber beads, several carved to show shou symbol, framed by a total of eleven carved nut beads, terminating in a good amber double gourd pendant.

L: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $800-1,200

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359 Coral graduating string of beads Comprising of approximately eighty small beads, good salmon hue.

L: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $200-300

360 Good Chinese carved amber pendant early 19th century Of good honey hue carved in high relief to show scrolling dragons among flaming pearls.

H: 3 in. $800-1,200

361 Unusual Chinese cameo agate vase 18th century Of foliate pear form, white tone to body carved in high cameo relief to show persimmon, Fu-bats and blossoming fruit from a reticulated branch issuing from the base terminating at the rim.

Vase H: 4 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000

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03/16/09 362 Chinese white jade pendant, and simulated jade bead necklace Circular open-work pendant worked to show Shou symbols, Fu bats and foliate scrolls, together with a green glass and carved nut necklace.

Pendant D: 2 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $400-600 363 Two Chinese hornbill snuff bottles, and coral carving republic period Comprising covered and chainlinked foliate carved bottle suspended by wood stand, figural carved snuff and coral immortal grouping on wood stand.

Tallest: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800

364 Six Chinese hornbill snuff bottles 19th century and later Comprising of well carved pear form snuff, unusual script incised bottle and four others.

Tallest: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, PA $800-1,200 365 Chinese carved turquoise snuff bottle late 19th century Of tapering shouldered form, qilong carved stopper, lug handles to edge, over body carved in medium relief to show a carp and script verso, oval foot.

H: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $200-300

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366 Chinese spinach jade snuff bottle 19th century Of baluster short neck form, sloping shoulders raised on oval base, well hollowed interior.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, NC $400-600

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367 Two Chinese agate snuff bottles 19th century Largest of slender light grey tone with mask carved handles, together with brown ovoid snuff, with oval foot.

Tallest: 3 1/2 in. $300-400

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368 Good Chinese white jade snuff bottle qing dynasty Of ovoid from, well and delicately carved auspicious symbols and Fu bats enclosing a Shou symbol to each side, raised on flat oval foot.

Jade only H: 2 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000 369 Fine Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of wide ovoid form, good even hue carved in medium relief to show boys at play and script verso, mask and lug handles carved to shoulders.

Jade only H: 2 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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370 Fine Chinese white jade/light celadon bottle form snuff 19th century Of cylindrical bottle form, long neck over body carved to show mask handles, raised on thick oval foot, applied white-metal cover.

Jade H: 1 3/4 in. $800-1,200 371 Pair Chinese elephant ivory and polychrome snuff bottles Of male and female standing form, carved and decorated, stopper head.

H: 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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372 Fine and large Chinese jadeite snuff bottle 19th century Of shouldered baluster form, good apple green color raised on a long oval foot.

Jade H: 2 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 373 Chinese ambler snuff bottle 19th century Of plain ovoid form, light honey hue to dark coffee brown carved to show a tall cylindrical neck.

H: 2 1/4 in. provenance: Previously of the New Orleans Art Museum Collection No: to base $400-600

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374 Large glass simulated ‘coral’ snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, raised on an oval foot, body worked to resemble coral.

H: 2 1/2 in. $300-500 375 Chinese russet brown jade snuff bottle 19th century Of pear form carved in low relief to show two scrolling handles the body incised to show hair-like bands.

H: 2 1/2 in. $400-500

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376 Fine Chinese carved amber snuff bottle 19th century Of vegetable form, amber ‘steam’ stopper over a fluted body carved in high detail and low relief to show monkeys and veins.

H: 1 3/4 in. $400-600

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377 Chinese gilt-metal and jade and coral mounted snuff bottle, together with a famille rose bottle qianlong mark, both late 19th century/early 20th century The smaller gilt-metal decorated ovoid bottle decorated to show circular coral disks to cover and two paneled in reverse showing various jade inserts together with a cylindrical famille rose bottle.

Tallest H: 3 in. provenance: Sold to Benefit East Coast Institution $400-600

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378 Rare and usual large Chinese carved horn snuff bottle 19th century Of tapering ovoid form, carved in medium relief to show Fu-bats to the shoulders, the body carved to show archaic qilong scrolling to both sides.

Bottle H: 3 in. $1,000-1,500 379 Chinese painted glass snuff bottle three marks to base, 18/19th century Of thin ovoid form, well painted to show chicken and ground birds amongst foliate sprigs.

Bottle H: 2 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 380 Small Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of square baluster form, fluted edge rised on a tall square foot.

H: 1 3/4 in. $600-800

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381 Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle 19th century Of tall near cylindrical form, good clear hue carved in medium relief to show coiled dragons and flaming pearls, raised on an oval carved foot.

H: 2 1/2 in. $500-600 382 Large Chinese red overlay snuff bottle 19th century Of large wide ovoid form, well carved red overlay showing Fu bats, peach and Qilong dragons to snow flake ground, red oval foot.

H: 3 in. $1,000-1,500 383 Good Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle early 19th century Of baluster form, carved red peony and pine trees to clear ground, oval red glass foot.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $800-1,200

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384 Small Chinese silvered bronze mirror tang dynasty Of lotus petal foliate form, outerband worked to show delicate insects enclosing a central medallion of geese and monkey bracket, plain verso.

L: 5 in. $1,500-2,000

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385 Fine Chinese Han bronze mirror han dynasty Of circular form, three geometric bands enclose a central medallion of seal character script, seven small raised peaks framed by linear forms of deer, phoenix, tortoise and pair of coiled dragons in high-relief framing the typical pieced crescent, good green period patina.

D: 6 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Warren Cox Collection, 1973 $2,000-3,000

386 Rare and fine early Chinese bronze mask western zhou dynasty Of typical human form, thin single section worked to show raised eyes, brow and long straight nose, sectional teeth and arched base, corrosive pigment, modern stand.

Mask H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector For a similar example see: Christie’s, Lot 150, New York, Sept, 2006 $3,000-5,000

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387 Good Chinese gilt bronze model of a ram han dynasty Single casting, seated or recumbent, good detail worked to head and horns, delicately modeled legs.

H: 2 in. L: 2 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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388 Fine and large Chinese gilt bronze and turquoise mounted garment hook warring states period Animal head hook over a wide body worked to show archaic scrolls, inlaid with a square turquoise disk framed by two smaller circular disks, circular hook verso, modern stand.

Hook H: 6 in. $1,500-2,000

389 Rare early Chinese bronze and jade bladed dagger, Ko shang dynasty, blade possibly later Bronze grip and hilt cast to show kuei pattern enclosed by open reticulated border, over tapering rectangular mask hilt framed by tigers, the blade of green hue faceted edge and terminating in a triangular tip.

L: 13 1/2 in. provenance: For a near identical example see: Winthrop Collection, Harvard University $10,000-12,000

390 Important early Chinese gilt bronze figure of Quanyin song dynasty Well and delicately cast single section model seated in rajalilsama over open work throne, one leg pendant and one knee folded under body, feet resting over lotus pods and leaves, left arm grasping a scepter, right positioned over a small incense stand, light serene expression worked to face head covered by flowing robe, open chest reveals jeweled beads.

H: 6 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $15,000-20,000 390

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03/16/09 391 Chinese Ming bronze monk figure ming dynasty Of tall single cast form, standing hands held to chest, flowing robes issuing from wrists, standing over lotus throne and circular base, modern stand.

Bronze H: 10 in. $700-1,000

392 Chinese early archaic bronze vessel, Jue song dynasty Of typical Jue form, mushroom form finials to bars over a straight pouring mouth and tapering arrow point ends, arch animal mask cast handle, archaic animals worked to body over three outswept and slender legs.

H: 9 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $800-1,200

393 Large and fine Chinese parcel-gilt bronze figure of Li Tieguai 17th century Very well cast standing figure, thin cord like crown to head and free moving hoop earrings, well worked face showing broad nose and joyfull expression, one hand gasping a double gourd vase the other a long staff, flowing robe, parcel-gilt face and chest and leaf band to robe, over modern wood stand.

Bronze H: 9 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh illustrated: Treasures from the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 88. $6,000-8,000

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394 Chinese bronze covered censer xuandu mark, 17/18th century Good heavy casting, of archaic form, lotus band rectangular handle over open-work dragon and cloud cover, solid U-shape base well worked to show qilong and a scrolling sea, flared lotus scroll base, mask handles supporting rings.

H: 7 in. L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,500-3,000

393 395 Good Ming Chinese parcel-gilt bronze figure of Buddha ming dynasty Cast seated in dhyanasana, hands grasping willow sprig and alms bowl, parcel-gilt face, open chest and feet, well worked face, foliate cast crown, over flowing robe, signs of red pigment to body and interior.

H: 9 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh 395 Previously of an old American Collection. $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 396 Good Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Buddha 17/18th century Seated in dhyanasana hands in bhumisparsha and dhyana mundra, well worked in monastic robe, exposed right shoulder, serene expression to face, signs of red pigment to lips, elongated ears, tight curls to hair showing signs of blue pigment, terminating in a triangular usnisa, over a well cast and incised double lotus throne, copper plate to base.

H: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh For similar example see: Christie’s, Lot 129, London, May 13, 2008 $3,000-5,000

397 Unusual Chinese gilt-bronze covered dish late 18th century Turned circular finial over flat double lotus band cover, over wide shallow base showing a fine detailed lotus leaf band, over a waisted circular foot.

W: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

399 Good and large Chinese bronze Quanyin model 18th century Robustly cast model, standing with free flowing robe, jewelry to open chest, ruyi surmounted head, hands near waist clasping a scroll.

H: 18 1/2 provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $1,500-2,000

398 Chinese Ming bronze figure of Buddha ming dynasty Of typical cast form, seated over double lotus throne framed by lotus ribbons and head framed by throne.

H: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $400-600

400 Ming-style bronze censer xuande mark but 18th century Of tapering square form; bracket feet, twin-handled.

H” 4 in. W: 5 1/2 in. $400-600

401 Chinese gilt wood figure of Quanyin with child qing dynasty Single section carving, carved showing a seated Quanyin supporting a boy at her waist, seated over a plinth throne, red polychrome paint and gilding.

H: 11 1/2 in. $300-500 402 Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of Amitayus 17/18th century Single cast seated figure hands clasped at waist, jeweled open chest flowing ribboning robe,over double lotus thone.

H: 5 1/2 in. $500-700

403 Small Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala 18th century Heavy cast figure legs in arched stance, right arm held towards head, horns and flame hair , signs of orange pigment.

H: 5 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

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03/16/09 404 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Vaisravana Heavily cast figure, good detail to face, seated over unusual lotus and aquatic throne, pigment to hair.

H: 9 in. $1,200-1,800 405 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Maharakta Ganapati Cast to show typical trunk to head, twelve hands supporting attributions, over beast and lotus throne.

H: 7 1/2 in. $750-1,000 406 Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Maharakta Ganapati Standing form, head modeled with trunk, four hands supporting attributions, over single lotus throne.

H: 7 1/2 in. $600-1,000

407 Large Chinese bronze Bodhisattva qing dynasty Single casting, slightly downwards turned head, covered Buddha crown serene expression flowing robe seated in vajra-paryankasana, hands in the gesture of teaching, vitarkamundra, signs of gilding.

H: 11 in. $1,000-1,500 408 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze deity 18th century Of tall female form, four tiered crown of multi-faced panels over eight arms issuing from a ribbon robed torso, over circular single lotus base.

H: 9 in. $10,000-12,000

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409 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala and tantric figure 18th century Well cast three part grouping, Mahakala extends four arms grasping various attributions, worked with three demonic faces over a crown of skulls and flame-red hair, stands over an oval single lotus base, outswept legs supporting sectional female tantric figure issuing six extended arms, joined at the waist.

H: 6 1/2 in. $10,000-15,000 409

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03/16/09 410 Large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of infant Buddha late 19th century Two section casting, heavy standing infant Buddha over a triple circular plinth lotus throne, left hand raised, right by his side in typical manner, open chest and incised flowing tunic.

H: 13 in. $2,000-3,000 411 Large Chinese bronze tripod censer xuande mark, 18th century Of wide circular form, everted rim over waisted neck and bulbous body worked to show two good lion masks raised over mask and claw feet, polished.

D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Previously of the Lawrence Rockefeller Collection $1,200-1,500 412 Chinese covered ‘gold splashed’ censer ming mark, 19/20th century Of circular form, Pieced lattice work domed cover showing scrolling dragons and flaming pearls, over lion mask and ring handles and a body worked to show various beasts, raised on a circular foot, incised marks.

H: 9 in. L: 10 in. $800-1,200 413 Large bronze inlaid censer on stand late 19th century Of archaic tripod form, Fu-lion surmounted pieced domed cover, over U-shape tripod base worked to show mixed metal figural landscape, on circular base.

H: 16 in. $1,000-1,500

414 Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure 20th century Single casting of a multi-arm deity grasping various attributions, standing over a double lotus throne, jeweled chest and incised robe.

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800 415 Archaic-style bronze censer Heavily-cast tripod form replete with archaic decorative motifs; flared handles; hardwood lid with bronze fu lion finial.

H: 14 in. $600-800 416 Large Chinese bronze censer on stand xuande mark, republic period Of compressed globular form, shoulder applied to show two rams masks, raised on a circular foot, over a tripod bracket foot base.

Total H: 7 1/2 in. L: 13 in. $500-800

419 Archaic-style Japanese bronze teapot Of lobed melon form; raised on short foot; carved wooden lid with melon finial.

H: 5 1/2 in. D: 8 in. $200-300 420 Chinese archaic-form twin-handled bronze vessel 19th century of squared baluster form: phoenix handles, archaic decorations.

H: 15 in. $400-600 421 Two Chinese gilt bronze figures, infant Buddha and Bodhisattva early-mid 20th century Largest of seated form, gilded crown and robe, open at chest grasping rose water bottle, together with a standing infant Buddha.

Tallest: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, VA $400-600

417 Large Chinese bronze vase, Gu 18/19th century Of typical Gu form, cylindrical body flared mouth over waisted and bulbous center over a cylindrical tapering base, body worked to show archaic bands and scrolls in medium relief.

H: 12 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician $400-600 418 Chinese bronze censer mark, late qing dynasty Of narrow circular form, ring handles archaic scrolls to edge, raised on mask feet.

D: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Bryn Mawr $200-300 410

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422 Large Chinese gilt and lacquered bronze Bodhisattva early 20th century Seated in dhyanasana over double lotus throne, framed by foliate lotus blossoms, bead jeweled chest head worked with serene expression and surmounted crown, red,black and gilt decoration to heavy bronze casting.

H: 23 in. $1,500-2,000

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423 Fine Chinese early stone stone lion with cub tang dynasty Single section carving of brown to blackish stone, carved seated head turned toward the right framing a cub turning inwards toward its mother, very fine detail in low relief to heads showing mane, over fitted wood stand.

H: 6 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Purchased from Weisbrod, Chinese Art, 2002 $3,000-5,000

424 Important and exhibited early Chinese carved marble model of a pig early six dynasty Of long cylindrical form, carved upturned stout coiling tail and four short stout legs, carved head and inscription to belly, modern wood stand.

L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector. Purchased from Weisbrod. The stone has been identified as ‘ calcite marble’ by the Gemological Institute of America, No: 1942631 Previously Lot 87, Christie’s, New York, June 3, 1988 Published: ‘Catalogue of an Exhibition of early Chinese pottery and sculpture’ by S.C.Reitz, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1916, plate 320 also published in ‘Metal, Mud and Minerals’ M. Weisbrod, 1989 $8,000-12,000

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425 Rare early Chinese slip decorated limestone elephant tang dynasty Well carved to show a proportioned and robust body, the standing model carved in medium relief to show incised eyes and detail to head, curled U-shaped trunk, worked ears, three-toed feet over rectangular plinth base.

H: 6 in. L: 8 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Purchased Weisbrod Chinese Art, 2000 Sculptures of elephants are usually large-scale models for use in temples. Small models were for burial or decorative purposes. This model is a rare three-toed elephant, most likely used for religious purposes, such a person sculpture used at a Buddhist altar. For the development of elephant sculpture in China see: Buddhist sculpture: Design and influence. $10,000-15,000

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426 Highly important and usually large Chinese altered elephant/mammoth ivory figure of Weng Chung western zhou, waring states to han dynasty Im the manner of a sleeve weight, simply carved cylindrical single section form pieced headdress over elongated triangular face incised to show eyes and mouth, rounded cylindrical hollowed sleeved arms, over slightly tapering cylindrical base, signs of alteration.

H: 11 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector Excavated before 1937 at the Beijing University Art Academy & Academica Sincia by repute, previously property of Christian General Feng Yu Hsian Illustrated Jade Lore, John Goette, 1937 For a near identical jade example see: Chinese Jade, S. C. Nott, plate XI, Page 16. For a similar example see: Permanent collection, Freer-Sackler Collection, Washington, D.C. $20,000-30,000

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427 Rare Chinese pottery flying horse fragment possibly shang dynasty Of recumbent or in the act of flight, modeled to show an open mouth and large eyes or protrusions, torso framed by two wings over muscular rump, wood base.

L: 13 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician Accompanied by letter dated 1954 from Robert Somerville, Chicago $1,000-1,500

429 Fine early Chinese limestone figure of Buddha tang dynasty Carved of a single section, seated in dhyanasana over a pedestal supported plinth base and single lotus throne, right hand over knee flowing detailed robe to legs and shoulders exposing chest, serene expression worked to face, hair worked to show tight curls.

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $10,000-15,000

428 Rare and large pair of Chinese Han painted grey pottery figures of animals han dynasty Unusual upright animal form, near rat or mammal model, well potted upright ears, recessed eyes and mouth, bulbous belly and breasts, arms near side over bent legs, black, white and red pigment to body.

H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $6,000-8,000

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430 Chinese Tang pottery figure of a guardian on horse tang dynasty Well modeled upright figure over a broad shouldered horse, signs of pigment, over rectangular base, repair to legs.

H: 12 1/2 in. $400-600 431 Two Chinese pottery horses tang dynasty The largest of stout form, raised on a bracket base, together with a grey pottery horseman model. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $1,000-1,500

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432 Large Chinese pottery burial attendant figure tang dynasty Of tall standing form, hands clasped together at chest m modeled with flowing robe and tapering base showing protruding feet, recessed base, signs of white slip.

H: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician $400-600 433 Large stone stele Of arrow head form, carved in high relief to show a seated Bodhisattva framed by incised script.

H: 24 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $2,000-3,000

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434 Rare and large Chinese Tang brown glaze on red pottery model of a dog tang dynasty Of recumbent form, head in side profile, ears peaked, mouth open over front paw facing forward, flat shaped tail issues from hind legs, strong brown glaze to body, red buff underside.

H: 7 1/2 in. L: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $12,000-15,000

435 Chinese carved limestone fragment of Quanyin possibly sui dynasty Of upright reticulated form, signs of halo, round detailed face over torso carved to show flowing robe, with signs of red pigment, instrument to left hand, losses to right arm, over later wood stand.

Stone H: 9 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician $800-1,000

436 Chinese Ming fahua glazed standing beast model ming dynasty Of two parts, open well potted heads, inserts over standing torso, purple and light-blue glaze.

H: 5 1/2 in. L: 5 in. provenance: Previously lot 139 Sotheby’s $300-500 437 Fourteen Chinese Tang sancai and green glazed models tang dynasty Comprised of ewer, animal and lantern models.

Tallest: 6 in. $500-800

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438 Unusual Chinese carved wood box 17/18th century Of long rectangular form, plain plank top, edge carved in high relief to show coiled qilong matched base, fitted with an insert interior divided into square divisions.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 17 in. $600-800

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439 Fine and large Chinese boxwood, bamboo skin and polychrome decorated document box early 18th century Of long rectangular form, decorated in the tiehuang manner, with bamboo verneer, built up to show a mountain landscape, green pigment to pine trees within a Greek-key band, similar motif to base and side planks, ivory mounted lock-plate.

H: 2 1/2 in. L: 12 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei $7,000-10,000

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440 Fine Chinese boxwood libation cup 18th century Of cylindrical form, beaded rim over well carved high relief tapering body worked to show figural landscape and reticulated peach stem, and reticulated stem base.

H: 3 in. L: 4 in. provenance: Previously of the William Lipton Collection $2,000-3,000

441 Good Chinese bamboo libation cup late ming/early qing dynasty Of typical tapering cylindrical form, wide mouth well hollowed, the outer-wall incised with a single rim line, carved in open-work and high relief to show blossoms and naturalistic branch-like protrusion, good period patina.

H: 3 in. L: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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03/16/09 442 Rare and important bamboo wrist rest signed huang shen (1687-1768), 18th century Of typical long slightly convex form, incised in low relief to show a scholar below a plum tree, fluted egde to base.

L: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection, Museum Collection illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, page 48. note: Huang Shen, was known as one of the eight so-called Eccentrics of Yangzhou. Huang Shen was born to a humble home, leaving home Shen lived as a Buddhist monk, later he was known for figural painting and an unusual running script style of calligraphy. This script can be seen to the top right side of this rest $6,000-8,000

443 Fine and large Chinese rock crystal brush rest 17/18th century Of long mountainous form, with six finger-like protrusion all enhanced to show small peaks and wave form recesses, flat base.

L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhan Collection $3,000-5,000

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444 Fine and rare Chinese buffalo horn figural group of Zhang Gualao and Lan Caihe qianlong four character mark and of the period Very well carved single section carving, worked to show a standing immortal grasping ‘bamboo’ scroll, seated Zhang Gualao grasping foliate filled basket, four character mark verso.

H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 96 $3,000-5,000 444

445 Fine Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup 18th century Of lotus leaf form, incised veins to well hollowed interior, naturalistic ‘leaf’ edge, outer wall very well carved in medium and high relief to show lotus buds, leaves and vein, good detail to underside, raised on an open-work tendril oval base, good coffee hue.

H: 2 3/4 in. L: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection, University Museum Exhibition illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, page 109. $15,000-20,000 446 Rare and fine Chinese Kangxi dated carved bamboo, ivory and horn incense holder dated tenth month of the kangxi year 1671 Of tall cylindrical form, the body carved bamboo very well carved in open-work to show phoenix and dragon motif on a ground of scrolling tails within a Greek-key band, terminating in bone ivory capped cover, incised with date, and turned horn base.

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhan Collection illustrated: Treasures of the Chinese Scholar $3,000-5,000

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447 Small Chinese gilt-decorated soapstone figure 18th century Single yellowish-tone seated guardian figure, detailed beads and robe at chest, scrolling hair and gilt decoration to robe, over wood stand.

Total H: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Purchased E & J Frankel, New York $2,000-3,000

448 Two fine Chinese ink cakes one dated to the jiachen year of daoguang, 1844 The black tone circular dated cake is worked to show a landscape below poetic inscription, inscription framed by dragons verso, together with a highly unusual gold painted ‘dragon & pearl’ circular cake inscription and seals verso.

D: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Black cake Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 35. $2,000-3,000

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449 Large Chinese pewter and gilt decorated brazier early qing dynasty Of deep U-shape, gilded rim, and decorated birds and sprigs, over recessed circular base, wood stand.

D: 10 1/2 in. $500-800

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450 Large Chinese bamboo brushpot Of tapered root form, carved in deep relief to show figures in arboreal setting.

H: 5 3/4 in. D: 6 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

451 Fine Chinese hardwood ‘lingzhi’ form brushpot 19th century Of cylindrical lingzhi form, well carved to show Budai, boys at play and pine trees.

H: 7 in. L: 7 1/2 in. $700-900

452 Chinese bamboo brush rest of long mountainous form, carved to show qilong and scrolling sea.

L: 10 in. $500-700

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453 453 Chinese bamboo brushpot qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, carved outerwall in low relief to show cabbage over leaf ground, butterflies and bugs verso with four rows of script.

H: 5 1/2 in. L: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,500-2,000

455 454 Small Chinese zitan box qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, flat domed cover carved to show central medallion of lotus framed by geometric bands.

D: 2 1/2 in. $500-800

455 Chinese Zitan brushpot qing dynasty Unblemished plain cylindrical form, rich consistent grain.

H: 5 in. $800-1,200

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456 Large Zitan brushpot qing dynasty Unadorned, slightly flaring cylindrical form raised on lowcarved tripod feet; rich grain; separate base plug.

H: 6 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

457 Unusual Chinese zitan paktong mounted Guanzi flute and box 17/18th century, case possibly later Of cylindrical form, worked to show seven holes, terminating in geometric inlaid metal mounts, associated bamboo mouthpiece, in rectangular hardwood box.

Flute in. L: 8 in. (without mouthpiece) provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 141. $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 458 Chinese zitan carved panel qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, beveled edge, carved to show archaic antiques & beasts within beaded frame to either side.

L: 20 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

458 459 Fine Chinese ‘dali’ stone and huanghuali scholars screen and stand mid qing dynasty The square cream and grey stone showing natural ‘ mountains’ is fitted over a carved and scroll shaped huanghuali bracket stand.

Total H: 13 in. L: 10 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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460 Four Chinese carved huanghuali panels 17th century and later All of tall rectangular form, including a pair carved in high relief to both sides to show a central cartouche of qilong and archaic vessels, good golden hue, together with two other panels.

H: 18 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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03/16/09 461 Fine Chinese applied zitan brush pot 19th century Of cylindrical form, slightly rounded rim, worked with ivory or bone, soapstone and jadeite to show birds amongst foliate sprigs and rockwork, circular plug to base.

H: 6 1/2 in. L: 7 in. $5,000-6,000

465 Chinese softwood table box late qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, well fitted interior of abacus to cover and three covered recesses framed by an inkstone, circular lock-plate.

L: 9 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $300-500

462 Large and rare Chinese zitan, bone, ivory and snake-skin string instrument early 19th century Constructed of unusually long and large sections of zitan, the base of oval zitan framed by stretched snake-skin, issuing from a long single section body and head of zitan, fitted with three horn and ivory adjusting rods.

L: 38 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $5,000-8,000

466 Set of ten Chinese colored ink sticks late qing dynasty each stick of unique shape, depicting luohan and other venerable subjects in five colors, carved in relief on face and sides, inscribed verso, gilding front and back, in protective fitted case. $300-500

463 Large Chinese hardwood stone applied and wire inlaid brushpot republic period Of tall and wide cylindrical form, inlaid with white metal wire to show scrolls and Greek band enclosing Fu lions at play.

H: 7 1/2 in. L: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $400-600 464 Chinese bamboo brushpot late 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, well carved outer-wall in high relief to show scholars amongst a bamboo and pine grove, black lacquer to base.

H: 7 in. D: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $400-600

467 Large Chinese hardwood and stone model of Quanyin 20th century Tall standing form, toffee tone head and hands, insert to well carved hardstone base of flowing robe and scrolling sea.

H: 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200 468 Large Chinese duan inkstone late 19th century Of rounded rectangular form, carved to show lotus pod and reeds over a scrolling sea.

L: 13 in. $300-500 469 Chinese Mandarin winter court hat 19th century Of circular form, fur tim banding red silk domed peak surmounted by a gilt-metal and blue crystal finial, issuing two embroidery red silk ribbons.

D: 8 1/2 in. $800-1,000

470 Two Chinese duan ink stones 19th century Comprised of an oval stone carved in medium relief to show coiled dragons in fitted wood case, together with a rectangular stone worked to show archaic scrolls, script verso, fitted wood case.

L: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, PA $300-500 471 Large Chinese duan ink stone, cover and base qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, well carved in high and medium relief to show a dragon, framed by foliate blossoms and pine trees.

H: 10 in. $1,000-1,500 472 Large Chinese duan inkstone qing dynasty Of near tapering oval form, recess framed by carved branch-like pine trees, unmarked base.

L: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200 473 Chinese spinach jade ink stone 19th century Of elongated oval form, simple crescent recess, fitted cover and base.

L: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa. $400-600 462

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03/16/09 474 Large Chinese bamboo ‘buddha’s hand’ citron Of tall single section, finger like protrusions issuing from a leaf and stem base.

H: 10 in. $800-1,200 475 Two Chinese bamboo brush washers qing dynasty and later Of cylindrical form, one carved in high relief to show pomegranate, together with one carved to show citron ‘Buddha hands’.

L: 5 in. $600-800 476

478 Large Chinese green duan stone ‘qin’ form inkstone 19th century Of long oblong form, incised ‘strings’ and script.

L: 26 in. $700-900 479 Chinese hardwood brushpot Of cylindrical form, well carved in medium relief to show scholars to mountain landscape.

H: 7 1/2 in. L: 7 in. $500-700

476 Large Chinese bamboo grouping seal mark verso Single section carving, two figure grouping surmounted by lotus pod, flowing robes and rock-outcrop base.

H: 11 in. $600-800 477 Chinese bamboo brushpot 19th century Of cylindrical form, carved in low relief to show Quanyin amongst a mountain landscape.

H: 6 1/2 in. $500-700

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480 Chinese fish form inkstone Of flat ‘fish’ form, incised scales and features, recessed surface.

L: 13 in. $600-800 481 Chinese gourd brush pot daoguang mark/republic period carved in shallow relief to depict assemblage of lohans; lacquered interior.

H: 5 1/2 in. $500-800

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482 Chinese brown lacquer, elephant ivory and cloisonne mounted opium pipe with jadeite damper late qing dynasty Typical straight coffee tone lacquered body, pewter saddle supporting mottled jadeite damper, silver enamel and elephant ivory mounts.

L: 24 in. provenance: Property from a prominent American collector $800-1,200

483 Chinese red silk stone ink stone 19th century Of rectangular form with carved dragon and calligraphy decoration.

L: 10 1/4 in. $500-700 484 Chinese carved boxwood Budai 20th century Standing figure with leg raised wellcarved with flowing, open robes revealing prodigious belly; five adoring youths cling to the figure one of whom carries an auspicious bat; with custom stand.

H: 12 in. $800-1,200

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03/16/09 485 Chinese scholars rock qing dynasty Grey-black stone of abstract form, over well enhanced wood stand.

Total H: 9 in. $800-1,200 486 Good Chinese glass, coral and giltmetal court necklace 19th century Comprised of hundred and eight yellow simulated amber beads, thirty coral beads and simulated jade green glass pendants.

L: 27 in. provenance: Previously on loan, North East institution $1,000-1,500 487 Chinese green glass ‘simulated’ jade court necklace 19th century Comprising of eighty-eight small glass beads alternated by four larger beads, the necklace issues a large plaque and tear drop pendant and two additional beads.

L: 2 Ft. $2,000-3,000 488 Chinese partially painted softwood guardian figure 18th century Carved from a single section, standing figure, flowing robe showing signs of red pigment over a plinth base.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician $300-500

489 Chinese polychrome decorated wood Quanyin 19th century In an earlier style elongated standing figure, carved to show crown, necklace to bare chest, flowing robe and ribbons, over rocky outcrop.

H: 24 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $600-800

493 Chinese boxwood, huangyangmu scholars stand qing dynasty Of two tier natural ‘ trunk’ form, worked to show two flat polished graduated surface tops over a single section of enhanced root and trunk like finger-like protrusions.

H: 3 1/2 in. L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

490 Unusual Chinese silver alms bowl qing dynasty Of lotus leaf form, outer-wall worked to show veins and folds, calligraphy to interior.

D: 3 1/2 in. $600-800

494 Small Chinese bamboo ‘ding’ vessel and two coupes qing dynasty Carved from a single section, arched handles, waisted rim over urn form base, raised on tripod legs and circular base, together with two tall urn form coupes with scrolling base.

Coupe H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $300-500

491 Two Chinese metal paste boxes, biatong and copper qing dynasty The largest of biatong of qin form, incised to show poetic verse and insert copper plugs, paste residue to the interior, together with an octagonal copper silver inlaid box, worked to show script to cover and verso.

Longest: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200 492 Chinese boxwood, huangyangmu model of a recumbent figure 19th century Carved from a single section, to show a recumbent fisherman, elongated legs, detailed head resting over a fish.

L: 5 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

495 Chinese ‘chicken blood’ stone seal and fitted box republic period Short square seal incised “Hong Yi Cang Yin” (Hongyi, 1880-1942); well carved and fitted seal box of square form with beveled base and gilt floral design on top.

2.6 in. square provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden $400-600 496 Chinese ‘chicken blood’ stone seal 19th/20th century Of upright, long rectangular form; deftly-inscribed poetic verse on each side; base seal in classic ‘kaisu’ script; with small wooden base.

L: 4.6 in. $300-500

497 Chinese ‘chicken blood’ stone seal and fitted soapstone box republic period Short square seal bears the inscription “Hu Fan” (Wu Hufan, 1894-1968) in classic script; wellcarved seal box of square form with beveled base and elegantly-carved ‘chimera’ top.

2 3/4 in. square provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden $500-800 498 Chinese Tian-huang seal republic period Short square, honey-colored seal inscribed on top with Chinese script; with reticulated wood stand.

1 1/2 in. square $300-500 499 Pair of Chinese Tian-huang seals with fitted hardwood box republic period Each honey-colored seal of short square form, inscribed “ji mao” (1939). $400-600 500 Carved Tian-huang natural pebble 19th/20th century Natural caramel-colored stone of boulder form carved in low relief to depict idyllic scene of elder and fishermen among pleasant natural and architectural features; with later custom stand.

W: 2 1/4 in. $500-800

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501 Carved Chinese Tian-huang seal stone 19th/20th century Of upright square form with rounded top, carved on four sides to depict idyllic scene of boys at play, dark honey color; seal never incised; with later stand.

L: 2.85 in. $200-300 502 Chinese carved jade seal qing dynasty Of upright rectangular form with carved mythical beast over; inscribed on side “Zuo Zongtang cang yin” (collection of Zuo Zongtang, 1812-1885); stone of very deep olive hue; with fitted wood box.

L: 3 in. provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden By repute, once the property of Zuo Zongtang, Viceroy of Lianjiang in the court of the Guangxu Emperor. $200-300

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503 Chinese ‘dreamstone’ marble table screen and stand republic period Of tall rectangular form, incised with script and seal mark, on grey included white marble, hongmu frame and lattice work stand.

H: 27 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $600-1,000 504 Pair of Chinese ‘chicken blood’ stone scroll weights 19th/20th century Each of long rectangular form, carved on top in five-character poetic verse; both stones a deep red hue.

L: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Estate of Mrs. Diana Engstrom, Northern California and Sweden $300-500

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505 Chinese bamboo libation cup republic period Carved in deep relief and openwork to depict scholarly figures beneath a well-detailed pine in a mountain landscape.

L: 6 in. $400-600 506 Large Chinese soapstone grouping 19/20th century Of tall figural form, single section carving worked in high relief to show Quanyin over a beast, standing over S-scrolling sea.

H: 14 in. $400-600 507 Chinese soapstone screen on stand late 19th century Tall rectangular insert panel, well carved and colored to show several immortals framed by bamboo grove, over a reticulated stand.

H: 11 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa. $400-800

508 Large Chinese soapstone grouping late 19th century Of heavy rectangular form, well carved to show various Lohan over a mythical beast surmounting a scrolling sea, framed to the top by a lotus leaf, later wood stand.

Stone in. L: 10 in. $500-800 509 Large Chinese soapstone figure 18/19th century Tall standing form, well carved God of future left hand grasping whisp over his head right arms supports string of coins, detail foliate decoration incised to robe.

H: 12 in. $4,000-6,000 510 Chinese soapstone lohan Well-carved robed and sitting figure adorned with inset glass jewels; sparse gilding and rubbed-ink highlights; carved base resembles rootwood clump.

H: 5 in. $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 511 Good Chinese carved tortoise shell fan canton, early 19th century Of twenty two posts and two guards, all well and detail carved to show typical canton palette.

W: 13 in. $3,000-4,000

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512 Large Chinese flambe glazed censer, wood and jade mounted cover and stand 18th century Of diamond form, carved scrolling edge raised on four straight legs, purple to raspberry glaze, wood and gourd carved jade finial, scroll carved wood stand.

Total H: 13 in. $2,500-3,000 513 Fine Chinese Imperial yellow glass incised vase qianlong six character mark and of the period Of tall baluster form, flared rim over waisted neck issuing from a wide shouldered body, tapering foot, rows of detailed script to body, mark incised to base, chips to rim.

H: 8 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New England For a similar example see: C.F. Shangraw, Arts of Asia, ‘An Array of Choreographic Colours: later Chinese Glass, Jan-Feb, 1998 $8,000-10,000

514 Good Chinese blanc-de-chine Quanyin 19th century Seated over a beast and lotus throne, incised flowing robes and fine hands and face.

H: 16 in. $600-800 515 Chinese Song brown glazed foliate form jar song dynasty Delicately potted four point foliate form rim, plain waisted neck over a ribbed bulbous body, raised circular foot, black/ dark brown glaze, unglazed foot base.

H: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection $1,000-1,500

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03/16/09 516 Good Chinese Song cizhou lamp song dynasty Of light brown pottery, bulbous head and cylindrical recess, reeded column and flat circular base, raised on a buff circular foot, decorated in a white slip and brown painted circular decoration.

H: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500 517 Chinese celadon wine ewer Of bulbous, melon form with slight crackle glaze and strap handle.

H: 7 1/2 in. $600-1,000

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518 Chinese Ming blue and white charger late ming dynasty Of gentle rounded form, the central medallion is painted to show a phoenix, enclosed by a band of paneled foliate sprigs, raised on a circular foot, base partially glazed revealing orange buff ground.

D: 15 in. provenance: Sold to Benefit East Coast Institution $200-300

519 Large Chinese Swatow blue and white jar ming dynasty Of tall baluster form, everted rim, applied reeded lug handles, shoulder painted to show scrolling band, the body painted to show coiled dragons, crackle underglaze.

H: 14 1/2 in. $600-800 520 Large Chinese Ming carved celadon charger ming dynasty Of slight rounded form, foliate carved band to rim, the central medallion shows a lotus flower and leaf, carved underside, glazed foot, white and buff recessed base, signs of repainting.

D: 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200

521 Fine Chinese carved celadon glazed charger yuan/ming dynasty Of rounded U-shape form, flat rim over scroll carved wall, central medallion of carved and applied dragon, impressed foliate mark, slightly buff orange foot, glazed base.

D: 13 1/2 in. $500-800

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522 Large Chinese carved celadon barbed charger ming dynasty Of foliate barbed rim, ribbed wall, central medallion carved to show lotus blossoms issuing from thin reeds, raised on circular foot, unglazed orange buff foot.

D: 16 in. $500-800 523 Chinese carved celadon glazed Ming censer ming dynasty Of cylindrical form, everted rim, white/orange buff interior, crisscross carved outer-wall, raised on three carved mask and claw feet, circular unglazed buff base.

D: 11 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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524 Small Chinese early blue and white octagonal jar ming dynasty tapering body painted in blue outline with pictorial frieze of mounted figures; decorated with a pair of moulded lion handles.

H: 5 in. $1,500-2,000

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525 Fine and rare Chinese Ming blue and white dish wanli mark and of the period Of slightly rounded form, band to interior rim painted to show dragon and phoenix among ruyi clouds and flaming pearls, the central medallion worked to show a unusual depiction of figural devotion to an ancestral stele, among landscape, outer wall depicting floral sprigs, mark to base.

D: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Previously: Sotheby’s lot 82, London 14th July,1981 Christie’s lot 491, London 13th December, 1982 $8,000-12,000

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526 Rare Chinese blue underglazed and Wucai decorated charger kangxi mark and of the period Of gradual rounded form, blue underglazed lotus band to rim enclosing six cartouches of sprigs to rim, central medallion of iron-red, yellow, green and purple enameled fruit, lotus, and foliate sprigs, recessed foot, six character mark to base.

D: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York Previously of a private Japanese Collection $3,000-5,000

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03/16/09 527 Fine Chinese wucai covered jar with French gilt bronze mounts porcelain transitional period, mounts 18th century The domed cover is surmounted with a blue glazed finial over a gilt bronze leaf and banded collar, over a baluster base enameled to show horses, blue rocks and vivid green leaves, over an impressive S and Cleaf scroll gilt bronze base raised on four feet.

Total H: 19 1/2 in. $10,000-15,000

528 Rare Chinese blue, copper-red and celadon glazed porcelain vase kangxi leaf mark and of the period Of meiping form, robustly potted flared rim waisted neck wide shouldered body tapering to flared circular foot, applied body to show scholars among pine grove with attendants, rare blue and copper glaze to celadon ground, white glazed base, repaired rim.

H: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $2,000-3,000 529 Small Chinese blue and white covered bowl 18th century Circular band to slightly domed cover, U-shape base, painted with foliate petal bands.

H: 4 in. L: 5 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $400-600

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530 Chinese wucai vase kangxi period Converted to lamp, well enameled body showing long tails and peony sprigs.

Vase H: 9 1/2 in. $400-600 531 Chinese blue and white jar kangxi period Of ovoid form, boys at play worked to body, double blue rings, wood cover.

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $600-1,000

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532 Good Chinese blue and white jar kangxi period Of baluster form, unglazed small rim, over wide shoulder tapering body well painted to show lingzhi band to shoulder and base enclosing sprigs of blossoms to body, double blue rings to base.

H: 8 in. $1,500-2,000 533 Pair of Chinese sancai glazed porcelain Fu lions early qing dynasty Well modeled standing lions/dogs, green and yellow glaze to brown ground.

H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

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534 Fine and large pair of Chinese export elephant form stick holders late 19th/early 20th century Well and finely mirror potted pair, surmounted by a double gourd vase, ribbon-tied, enameled to show citron and foliate sprigs on pink ground, over a well and colorfully enameled saddle terminating in a bead decorated band, the elephant painted to show detailed hair on brown ground, unglazed white base to feet.

H: 14 1/2 in. L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $2,000-3,000

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535 Chinese blue and white dish four character mark to base, 18th century Of conical form, flat U-shape form, brown fired rim, interior painted to show Lohan among a celestial mountain landscape, plain underside, raised on a small foot.

D: 7 3/4 in. $300-500 536 Chinese blue and white vase kangxi period Of baluster form, flared waisted neck over bulbous body raised on flared circular foot, decorated to show boys at play under pine trees and foliate sprigs.

H: 8 in. $300-500

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537 Chinese blue and white ‘lotus’ form footed dish wanli mark, late 19th century Of petal form, potted with barbed rim and fluted walls, raised on molded lotus petals and tall circular foot, decorated to show central medallion enclosed by ruyi band and scrolling petals, underside decorated to show alternating Tibetan characters and blossoms.

D: 7 1/2 in. provenance: This unusual dish is copying a well known 16th century example, examples bearing Wanli marks are in several public collections.

Examples bearing kangxi marks are known to have existed. $600-800

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538 Good and large Chinese blue and white bowl kangxi period Of shallow U-shape form, barbed foliate rim, blue line to rim, central medallion of deer among pine trees enclosed by butterflies, ruyi and foliate blossoms, sprigs to the underside, scroll band to foot.

D: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $1,000-1,500

539 Chinese Kangxi style famille verte model of a recessed leg table 19th century or earlier Single section top with upturned ends, enameled to show central famille noire and verte medallion of an Indian lotus framed by two triangular panels of dragons and lingzhi among a ground of famille verte leaf scrolls and dot body, geometric enameled edge, apron and straight legs.

H: 4 3/4 in. L: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection $5,000-8,000

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03/16/09 540 Large and impressive pair of Chinese famille verte covered jars 19th century In the Kangxi style, Fu lion surmounted slightly domed cover, over a wide shouldered and tapered bodied base, well enameled to show various cartouches of black birds, peony, antiques and foliate sprigs within a ground of famille verte mums and butterflies, white glazed base.

H: 20 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $4,000-6,000

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541 Fine Chinese Kangxi blue and white charger kangxi period Of slightly rounded form, well painted to show foliate blossoms and sprigs to the interior, sprigs to the underside, fluted base enclosed circular foot.

D: 14 in. $700-1,000

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542 Fine Chinese Kangxi blue and white charger lingzhi mark to base, kangxi period Of slightly rounded form, cobalt underglaze showing scrolling foliate band, central medallion painted to show lotus flowers issuing scrolling leaves, sprigs to underside, unglazed recess within circular foot.

D: 14 in. $700-1,000

543 Chinese white glazed porcelain censer seal mark to base, qing dynasty Of an archaic manner, arched handles over circular rim, waisted bulbous body over tapering cylindrical tripod legs, unglazed base to feet.

H: 5 3/4 in. L: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

544 Large Chinese Ge-type light blue/celadon glazed basin 18th century or earlier Of cylindrical form, waisted everted rim, over bulbous body, raised on four flared bracket feet, recessed brown buff base and unglazed feet, slight crackle under light blue/celadon glaze.

H: 5 in. L: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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545 Chinese carved celadon glazed charger yongzheng period Of slightly gradual rounded form, carved interior to show a central medallion of petal bands framed by a peony flower and leaf band, unglazed white buff foot, white glazed base.

D: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $800-1,200

548 Chinese ‘apple’ green glazed meiping vase kangxi mark, late 19th century Of typical meiping form, short everted mouth, wide shoulders and tapering body, crackle apple glaze, white glazed base, unglazed foot, collection number to base.

H: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $400-600

546 Chinese blue glazed bowl yongzheng mark and of the period Of gradual U-shape form, white glazed interior, dark blue monochrome outer-wall, raised on a short foot, blue marks to base.

H: 2 in. L: 4 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

549 Massive Chinese blue and yellow glazed charger yongzheng mark and of the period Of rounded circular form, light-blue glazed interior, yellow underside, raised on wide circular foot, white glazed and six character mark base.

D: 20 in. $2,000-3,000

547 Chinese famille rose bowl daoguang mark, 19th century Of deep U-shape form, blue underglazed interior painted to show celestial figures framed by scrolling clouds, outer wall enameled to show circular medallions of similar figural seascapes, on a ground of incised sky blue ground, raised on small foot.

H: 2 1/2 in. L: 5 3/4 in. provenance: Private New England Collection $3,000-4,000

551 Large Chinese rose medallion covered vase 19th century Of hexagonal baluster form, domed surmounted cover, well enameled body in typical medallion palette, gilt fu lion handles and mount.

H: 24 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $1,500-2,000

552 Large and impressive Chinese famille rose vase late 19th century Of tall baluster form, flared rim, narrow neck, wide shoulders to tapering base, well enameled body worked to show fishing hamlet and mountainous landscape.

H: 23 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $600-1,000

550 Large Chinese famille rose floor vase canton, late qing dynasty Of typical baluster form, applied qilong and fu dog to neck and shoulder, over a well enameled body showing foliate and bird cartouches.

H: 38 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $2,000-3,000

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553 large and impressive Chinese rose medallion bowl canton, 19th century Of deep U-shape form, very well enameled to shoe detailed blue Fu bats over a body of figural cartouches, similar decoration to outer-wall, raised on circular foot.

D: 18 in. $3,000-5,000

554 Monumental Chinese rose medallion bowl canton, 19th century Of deep U-shape form, gilt rim and high-lights over an interior of figural canton palette, raised on a circular foot.

D: 21 in. $5,000-8,000

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555 Large and fine pair of Chinese export rose medallion vases 19th century Of baluster form, foliate barbed rim, well potted molded and gilded fu lion handles and qilong to shoulder, very well enameled figural cartouches to typical rose medallion ground to the body, over wood stands.

Without stand H: 35 in. provenance: Private Collection, Ohio $15,000-20,000

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03/16/09 556 Pair Chinese porcelain insert and hardwood table screens kangxi inserts, later stands Of three parts, square hardwood and burlwood framed famille rose plaque over bracket insert stand and strutted base.

H: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, PA $800-1,200

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557 Chinese export famille rose tureen late 19th century Oval domed cover surmounted with an oval finial, arched handles to base, raised on a tall foot, well enameled to show men on horseback and geometric band to base.

H: 7 in. L: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, PA $200-300

560 Unusual Chinese green glazed and applied vase 19th century Of baluster form, flared rim over slender neck and wide shoulder, unglazed circular foot, body applied and enameled to show various antiques on a green ground.

H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, VA $800-1,200

558 Chinese blue and white bottle vase Slender neck and bulbous body raised on circular foot; with wellpainted immortals between key band at shoulder and double band at foot; ruyi band at mouth.

H: 9 1/2 in. $300-400

561 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases chinese, red hongxian marks and of the period Of baluster form with flared mouth; floral decoration on white ground.

H: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

559 Chinese blue and white Ming style vase qianlong, late 19th century wide baluster form with flared mouth and decorative ram-form ringed handles; cobalt floral, foliate and tidal decorations throughout.

H: 11 1/2 in. $400-600

562 Chinese ceramic parrot qing dynasty green glazed biscuit figure standing on openwork outcrop.

H: 11 in. $1,000-1,500

563 Large Pair of Chinese blue and white dragon vases late qing dynasty Of baluster form, foliate rim, narrow neck, baluster body, applied qilong to shoulders, dragons underglazed to body, circular foot.

H: 24 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 564 Pair of good Chinese blue and white bowls qing dynasty Of flared U-shape form, central medallion enclosing seated immortal, detailed figural landscape to body, one repaired.

D: 8 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $1,000-1,500

567 Large Chinese blue and white jardiniere late qing dynasty Of large cylindrical form, molded mask handles ruyi band to collar, bird and foliate sprigs to body raised on a circular foot.

D: 14 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

565 Three Chinese blue and white moon flasks pair with kangxi marks, 19th century Including a large moon flask with hamlet to body, together with a pair of kangxi marked flasks, ruyi molded handles to shoulder.

Tallest: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

568 Large Chinese wucai beaker vase 19th century Of typical beaker form, bulbous waist, well enameled wucai decoration and blue underglaze.

H: 18 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

566 Three Chinese hawthorn table items late 19th century, vases kangxi marks Comprising a pair of baluster vases and a covered jar, in the typical hawthorn pattern.

Jar H: 15 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

569 Chinese blue and white baluster vase late 19th century Of flared baluster form, worked to show black birds among foliate sprigs.

H: 16 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $400-600

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570 Chinese blue and white beaker vase 19th century Of tall beaker form, bulbous waist cylindrical body, kangxi style decoration.

H: 19 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $600-800

573 Two Chinese powder blue glazed vases 19th century One of a meiping form, together with a baluster form vase, powder blue to both, blue rings to base.

Tallest H: 14 in. provenance: Private estate, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

571 Large Chinese blue and white brushpot Of tall cylindrical form, body decorated to show beasts and court landscape.

H: 7 1/4 in. L: 8 in. $500-700

574 Pair of large Chinese blue and white vases kangxi marks, 19th century Robust form, flared rim over elephant head handled neck, over ovoid base raised on cylindrical base, black bird decoration.

H: 14 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

572 Two Chinese blue and white vases kangxi marks, late 19th century One of bottle form, together with a beaker vase.

Tallest: 14 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $600-800

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575 Large Chinese blue and white sleeve vase late qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, flared rim, incised bands, blue figural landscape to body.

H: 17 1/2 in. $600-800

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03/16/09 576 Impressive Chinese famille rose table screen republic period Of tall rectangular form, well enameled mountain hamlet to porcelain ground, well carved hongmu frame and bracket base, showing coins and ribbon spandrels.

H: 29 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $2,000-3,000 577 Large pair of Chinese export famille rose phoenix models Of tall well potted form, open beak, pieced rock work, raised detail to body enameled in bright hues, buff interior.

H: 17 1/2 in. $400-600 578 Large Chinese famille rose brushpot late 19th century Of quartrefoil form, well enameled to show four figural landscape cartouches over an iron-red and green ground, glazed base, unglazed foot.

H: 6 1/2 in. L: 5 1/2 in. $400-600

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579 Good Chinese blue and white vase 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, stepped rim over waisted neck issuing from sloped shoulder and cylindrical body, painted to show various foliate cartouches and two central panels of antiques on a hawthorn pattern ground, raised foot.

H: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $1,000-1,500 580 Large Chinese gilt-decorated powder blue vase late qing dynasty Of baluster form, flared rim over waisted neck and wide shoulders tapering to a flared circular foot, gilt decorated Indian lotus and leaves on powder blue ground, double blue rings to base.

H: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $1,000-1,200 581 Large Chinese blue and white sleeve vase 19th century Of typical sleeve form, flared rim over slightly tapering cylindrical form, incised shoulder, blue painted decoration to show figural landscape, orange buff unglazed foot.

H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $800-1,200 582 Large Chinese famille rose ‘rose lady’ late qing dynasty Of tall slender form, well enameled robe, clasping a ruyi and basket, seal to interior.

H: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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03/16/09 583 Fine Chinese famille rose brushpot republic period Of cylindrical form, detailed enameled body depicting scholar in pine grove, recessed base.

H: 4 1/2 in. $300-500

587 Chinese blue and white baluster vase 19th century Of baluster form, well painted to show a figural fishing hamlet.

H: 17 1/4 in. $400-600

584 Large Chinese gilt decorated blue glazed bottle vase qianlong mark, late qing/republic period The slender cylindrical neck issues from tapering ovoid body, raised on a flared circular foot, well decorated gilt-work to show ruyi band to rim, leaf and ruyi diaper to shoulder and detailed Indian lotus to body, turquoise glaze to interior and base.

H: 18 in. provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200

588 Chinese ox-blood glazed covered jar late 19th century Of wide globular form, triangular handle flat cover over wide base, unglazed base.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $300-500

585 Large Chinese blue and iron-red underglazed vase fan form ribbon mark to base, late qing dynasty Of baluster form, slightly flared mouth issuing from a tapering baluster body, well underglazed to show lingzhi band to collar, profusion of butterflies and foliate sprigs over band base.

H: 17 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200 586 Large Chinese blue glazed brushpot 19th century Of tall and wide cylindrical form, painted figural landscape to light blue ground, white glazed interior and partially glazed foot.

H: 7 in. D: 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

589 Chinese celadon glazed double gourd vase blue mark to base, early 20th century Of typical double gourd form, narrow waist and bulbous body, unglazed foot, white glazed underside.

H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $500-800

592 Good Chinese yellow glazed and enameled garden seat 19/20th century Of typical drum form, pierced medallion to circular top, body well enameled to show lotus flowers and leaves over an imperial yellow ground.

H: 18 1/2 in. D: 13 in. $1,000-1,500 593 Chinese molded green glazed vase qianlong mark, 19/20th century Of tall pear form, mask arched handles, body molded to show peach and buddhistic symbols, circular foot, recessed base, blue six character mark.

H: 10 in. $2,000-3,000

594 Pair of Chinese famille rose square jardiniere republic period Of tapering square form, well enameled body showing hamlet and foliate sprigs, wood stands.

Porcelain. H: 8 in. $300-500 595 Pair of Chinese enameled hat stands late qing dynasty Of typical cylindrical form, worked to show shaped recesses, body enameled to show foliate sprigs on a bright yellow ground.

H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $400-600

590 Large Chinese famille rose on powder blue brushpot jiaqing mark, early 20th century Of cylindrical form, enameled to show various immortals on blue ground, unglazed base, white interior, iron-red mark.

H: 6 1/2 in. L: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $600-800 591 Chinese blue and white ‘Ming’ style vase qianlong mark, late 19th century Of Hu form, square baluster form, lug molded handles, lotus flower and scrolling leaves worked to body.

H: 17 in. $1,000-1,500 592

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03/16/09 596 Chinese export ‘meissen style’ plate and warming dish qianlong period Both of straight wall circular form, blue underglazed and gilt decorated rim, shell and foliate central medallion to center and band.

D: 8 1/2 in. $300-500 597 Chinese famille rose turquoise ground bowl jiaqing mark, late qing dynasty Of deep U-shape form, gilded rim, interior and outer-wall painted to show famille rose boys at play on a turquoise ground, tall circular foot, iron red jiaqing mark to base.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 8 in. $300-500

598 Large Chinese export ‘cabbage leaf’ bowl 19th century Of deep U-shape form, enameled to show radiating cabbage leaves, issuing from a Shou character central medallion and enclosed by foliate band.

H: 5 1/2 in. L: 13 in. $400-600

600 Pair of Chinese export beaker vases qianlong period Of tall cylindrical form, flared mouth over body of applied vine and berry decoration, well painted figural landscape to body.

H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Ohio $600-800

599 Large Chinese export rose medallion bowl 19th century Of deep U-shape form, typical palette painted to rim, body worked to show butterflies and fruit, raised on a circular foot.

H: 5 1/2 in. L: 13 in. $400-600

602 Chinese export style twin headed vase Of pear form issuing two cylindrical necks over circular foot, white foliate sprigs enameled to body, foliate sprigs to body.

H: 8 in. provenance: New Jersey $500-800

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603 Two good Chinese famille rose ginger jars late 19th century The tallest of wide cylindrical form, flat fu-lion surmounted cover over a well enameled figural decorated body, together with a wide globular figural decorated covered jar.

Tallest H: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $800-1,200 604 Chinese export enameled floor vase late 19th century The flared mouth issues from a waisted neck applied with two pink glazed qilong handles, over a tapering cylinder body, well enameled to show a procession of figures amongst a landscape.

H: 25 in. $800-1,200

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601 Unusual Chinese celadon and white slip applied garden seat late qing dynasty Of hexagonal form, open coins carved to body, applied with white foliate sprigs.

H: 19 in. $600-800

605 Large Chinese imari triple gourd vase 18th century, later mounts Converted to a lamp, well enameled and underglazed triple gourd body, fine 19th century bronze mounts.

Vase H: 18 1/2 in. $800-1,200 606 Chinese export famille verte chamber stick artemisia mark, qing dynasty Of bulbous pear form, Lotus bud recess to lotus molded cylindrical stem, over wide base, raised on a circular base, green and purple lotus, egrets and blossoms over yellow ground.

H: 7 1/2 in. $600-800

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607 Large Chinese famille rose vase late qing dynasty Of tall cylindrical form, slender neck over tapering body, well enameled bands to shoulder and foot enclosing floral sprigs.

H: 18 in. $800-1,200 608 Pair of Chinese export style famille rose and gilt metal mounted jardinieres Of tall cylindrical form, molded ironred handles supporting gilt-metal free moving rings, well enameled to show figural landscaped framed by foliate sprigs and gilt decorated bands, over heavy gilt-metal stands.

Total H: 9 1/2 in. L: 10 in. $3,000-5,000

609 Fine Chinese turquoise ground and enameled porcelain jardiniere with insert 19th century Of three parts, domed dog mounted cover over a U-shaped insert, over deep U-shaped base, with gilded molded handles, detailed and fine Indian lotus flowers and scrolling leaves to body over a turquoise ground, raised on a small circular foot.

H: 5 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

610 Chinese carved celadon porcelain vase 18/19th century Slender neck issuing from a compressed body, raised on a small circular foot, carved leaf band and geometric key to body, white glazed base.

H: 7 in. $300-500 611 Large Chinese blue and white carved beaker vase Of beaker or Gu form, flared mouth over slightly bulbous waist and tapering base, decorated with blue painted cartouches over a foliate carved body.

H: 18 in. $1,500-2,000

612 Chinese famille rose garlic head vase 19th century Converted to lamp and of baluster form, well and detailed enamel body to show bright pink and orange enamel over incised blue ground.

Vase H: 13 in. $750-1,000 613 Chinese powder blue ground ‘antique’ decorated jar qing dynasty Of ovoid form, plain unglazed rim, over wide shouldered body cartouches of antique on a powder blue ground, wood cover. total H: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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03/16/09 614 Chinese blue and white mallet form vase marked, 19th century Of typical mallet form, slender neck over cylindrical base, painted to show three detailed landscape medallions, unglazed rim foot, signed base.

H: 8 in. $500-800 615 Large Chinese famille rose vase Meiping form, well and detailed enamel body worked to show green lingzhi scrolling band to neck under small everted mouth, wide shouldered body work to show fruit and floral sprigs, lappet and enameled band to base.

H: 16 in. $2,000-2,500 615

618 Large and fine Chinese famille rose, pink ground vase juren tang zhi mark, hongxian period Of tall baluster form, flared mouth over waisted neck issuing from a wide shouldered baluster form, decorated to show various highly enameled figural cartouches, over a graviata pink ground, mark to base.

H: 17 in. $2,000-3,000 619 Chinese famille rose brush washer republic period Of deep U-shape form, rounded edge the interior painted to show a scholar and boy.

D: 3 1/2 in. $200-300

620 Chinese ‘landscape’ enameled porcelain box republic period Of matched circular form, white and orange enamel to show a winter landscape to cover over a sky blue glazed ground.

D: 6 in. $300-500 621 Two Chinese Ming-style celadon chargers early 20th century Of barbed edge, foliate molded side walls, interior applied in low relief to show a beast and foliate sprig, raised on small circular foot.

Largest D: 17 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $600-800

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616 Large Chinese famille rose rouleau vase Rouleau form, small rim over straight neck cylindrical body, well enameled to show a detailed figural landscape in bright yellow, pinks and blues.

H: 20 in. $1,200-1,500 617 Chinese Ge-type Gu form vase late qing dynasty Of baluster form, faceted body, molded lug handles, raised on flared foot, Ge type glaze to body.

H: 15 in. $800-1,200

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03/16/09 622 Good Chinese famille rose plaque late qing/republic period Of tall rectangular form, enameled to show various immortals over a seascape, wood and cloth frame.

Image H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

626 Pair of Chinese purple ‘dragon’ bowls qianlong mark, 20th century Of deep U-shape form, incised character medallion to interior, well incised dragon and pearls to outwall, raised on a circular foot.

H: 3 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $800-1,200

623 Pair of Chinese famille verte plaques 20th century Of tall rectangular form, well enameled to show quail among a foliate and rock work ground, wood frame.

Plaque H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600

627 Large Chinese enamel twin-handle vase qianlong mark, 20th century Small circular mouth framed by two molded handles, body widening terminating at a circular foot, well enameled to show figural landscape and script verso.

H: 16 in. $2,000-3,000

624 Chinese carved and glazed porcelain brushpot mark of wang bingrong and of the period Of tall cylindrical form, well applied and carved body to show pagoda and landscape, unglazed foot, glazed and impressed base.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection $1,500-3,000 625 large Chinese famille rose vase guangxu mark, 20th century Ovoid vase, flared mouth over waisted neck issuing from steep shouldered ovoid body, raised on a tall circular foot, ruyi band to rim, Indian lotus and gilt-shou symbols to shoulder, body worked to show detailed enameled butterflies, ironred mark to base.

H: 15 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

628 Large and fine Chinese famille rose vase qianlong mark, republic period or later Of octagonal form, steeped rim and slender neck well enameled to show Buddhistic scrolls, over wide body showing eight well enameled figural panels, flared base.

H: 17 in. $2,500-3,000 629 Small pair of Chinese iron-red bottle vases qianlong marks, republic period Slender neck issues from mallet form base, iron-red decorated scrolling dragons, circular base.

H: 5 in. $500-800 630 Large Pair of Chinese enameled Gu form vases qianlong mark, 20th century Flared circular rim over long cylindrical neck, bulbous waist and urn form base, well enameled to show bats, Indian lotus and foliate sprigs.

H: 15 in. $3,000-4,000

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631 Good Chinese ‘dragon’ incised turquoise glazed bottle vase 18/19th century Flared slender neck issuing from wide bulbous body over circular unglazed white buff foot, glazed underside,rim incised to show scroll band, several dragons and flaming pearls worked to body.

H: 12 in. provenance: Sold to benefit an East Coast Institution $800-1,200

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632 Chinese incised yellow ground ‘dragon’ vase 19th century Slender neck issues from a wide compressed body, raised on a tapering circular foot, incised to show green, purple and black/blue dragons among flaming clouds, blue/green glazed sea incised to base all to a yellow ground.

H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

633 Chinese yellow and green glazed ‘dragon’ incised brush washer chenghua mark, late 19th century Of short cylindrical form, well incised and glazed to show ruyi band to rim and dragon to interior and outer wall, incised ming mark, raised on an unglazed circular foot.

D: 9 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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634 Chinese export-style baluster vase 19th/20th century High shouldered form with diaper ground and famille rose cartouches of pleasant familial scenes.

H: 15 1/2 in. $800-1,200 635 Chinese famille rose porcelain plaque republic period mountain scene with inscription; early 20th century western-style gold-painted frame.

H: 19 in. W: 15 in. $300-500

636 Pair of Chinese green glaze ‘ming style’ drum stools late qing dynasty Of tapering cylindrical form, beaded edge and pierced medallion to body, unglazed buff foot.

H: 15 in. D: 12in. $500-800

637 Large Chinese blanc de chine figure of Shoulou qing dynasty Stoutly-crafted figure bears hallmarks of the character: flowing robe and beard, hanging beaded tassels, prominent forehead, accompanying staff, peach, youth, scroll and crane; on dragon and cloud base; partially painted.

H: 29 in. provenance: The Zentner Collection, Emeryville, CA $500-800

638 Unusual Chinese turquoise ground glazed bowl mark to base, late 19th century Of deep U shape form, brown rim, outer-wall glazed to show turquoise ground, black and iron red medallions in reverse, raised on small foot.

D: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Bryn Mawr $200-300

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03/16/09 645 Chinese blue and white porcelain vase vase mid qing dynasty Converted to a lamp, flared mouth over tapering cylindrical neck, stepped shoulder over bulbous body, well decorated to show coiled dragons among scrolling clouds and flaming pearls, later mounts.

Vase H: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500

646 639 Chinese famille rose square jardiniere late qing dynasty Of square form, well enameled interior to show insects and foliate sprigs, figural landscape to the outer-wall, wood stands.

Porcelain. H: 3 1/4 in. L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Bryn Mawr $200-300

642 Small Chinese famille rose bottle vase republic period Slender neck with flared mouth, issuing from a cylindrical body painted to show scholars, over circular foot.

H: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $300-400

640 Large Chinese peachbloom glazed brush washer kangxi marks, late 19th century Of low cylindrical form, wide recessed trough of white glaze, raspberry glaze to outer-wall, raised unglazed foot, glazed base.

D: 10 in. $500-800

643 Large Chinese famille rose bottle vase qianlong mark, 20th century Tall cylindrical neck over wide bulbous body, enameled to show figural landscape under pine grove.

H: 20 in. $800-1,000

641 Chinese famille rose vase qianlong mark, republic period Quartrefoil mouth enameled turquoise to the interior, molded scrolling gilt handles, over quatrefoil body enameled to show boys at play to either side, to a pear skin decorated gilt painted ground.

H: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800

644 Large Chinese ge-type bowl Of tall U-shape form, raised on a circular foot, ge glaze over light blue glaze to body.

H: 6 in. L: 13 in. $500-700

646 Good Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, with later gilt bronze mounts porcelain kangxi period, mounts later Converted to a lamp, jar decorated to show two bands of lingzhi form foliate petals enclosing various sprigs, with good and heavy gilt bronze mounts.

Jar height only H: 12 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200 647 Chinese langyao bottle vase 18/19th century The tall slender neck issues from an ovoid body, thin glaze to rim running to a strong raspberry to base, white glazed base, collection number to base.

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500

648 Pair of Chinese blue underglazed celadon glaze baluster vases late 19th century Of baluster form, molded qilong handles, blue and white figural scenic over celadon glaze.

H: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $400-600 649 Chinese blue and white jar with wood cover 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, painted to show a continuous landscape, pierced wood cover.

H: 10 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $200-300 650 Chinese blue and white covered jar late 19th century Domed finial surmounted cover over baluster base applied with four masks, painted to show coiling dragons.

H: 14 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500 651 Unusual pair of Chinese blue and white jardiniere on stands qianlong marks, late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, everted Roman key banded rim, body painted to show Indian lotus flowers and scrolling leaves potted with draining recesses, over similarly decorated stands.

Total H: 9 in. L: 9 in. $600-1,000

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03/16/09 652 Chinese blue and white jar late 19th century Of ovoid cylindrical form, well painted figural landscape of boys among foliate landscape, circular foot.

H: 10 in. $400-600

656 Chinese embroidery panel late 19th century Of square form, well worked in gold and silver thread on red ground to show various Buddhistic and auspicious symbols.

H: 26 in. $300-500

653 Three Chinese blue and white vases kangxi period and later Converted to lamps, comprising a Kangxi period baluster vase, decorated to show Indian Lotus leaves and scrolling leaves, together with two ovoid cylindrical jars.

Vase H: 11 1/2 in. $600-800

657 Chinese black ground lady’s robe late 19th century Of typical form, Lotus and foliate band collar and cuff, body worked in tight stitches to show various antiques over lishui.

H: 45 in. provenance: Previously of a Private Grand Rapids, Michigan, Collection $1,500-2,000

654 Large Chinese famille rose porcelain vase 20th century Of long cylindrical form, everted rim decorated with blue bands, detailed landscape painted to body.

H: 14 1/4 in. $500-700 655 Pair of Chinese porcelain famille jaune cups guangxu red six-character mark, 20th century well-enameled cups with indian lotus and double gourd decoration; four single-character medallions.

H: 2 1/2 in. W: 4 in. $800-1,000

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658 Chinese golden thread ‘dragon’ robe early 20th century Long wide arm cuff, and body of orange silk worked with golden thread to show dragons and scrolling cloud, all over a lishui.

H: 42 in. provenance: Previously of a Grand Rapids, Michigan Private Collection $1,500-2,000

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659 Fine Chinese golden thread textile 19th century Of square form, circular medallion to center, framed by woven golden dragons and buddhistic symbols.

L: 47 in. provenance: Previously of a Grand Rapids, Michigan, Private Collection $1,500-2,000 660 Chinese Kesi fragment, wood and glazed two panel floor screen kesi 19th century Comprising of two long rectangular panels, wood panel and framed enclosing large textile fragments showing golden thread dragon and buddhistic symbols.

H: 50 in. L: 35 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

661 Long Chinese yellow ground tapestry Of long rectangular form, yellow, blue and red thread showing geometric and ruyi ground.

L: 94 in. $1,500-2,000 662 Good Chinese kesi panel 19th century Of long rectangular form, blue ground band to three sides, enclosing a scene of various immortals.

L: 68 in. $800-1,200 663 Chinese tapestry late 19th century Square silk embroidery tapestry worked to show dragons and scrolling cloud and a light blue ground, framed.

H: 35 in. $500-800

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664 Chinese apron 19th century Embroidery silk and thread. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $300-500 665 Two Chinese kesi panels 19th century Framed and glazed, reverse framed, fine kesi of a maiden to both sides.

Image H: 34 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia PA $800-1,200 666 Chinese silk robe early 20th century Of typical form, lotus band collar and cream ground cuff, foliate sprigs worked to body, small lishui trim.

H: 46 in. $800-1,200 667 Chinese green ground and embroidery fragment qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, embroidered ground and worked with multicolor to show various foliate sprigs.

L: 60 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $200-300

668 Highly unusual Chinese red ground and calligraphy painted banner late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, red silk ground tightly embroidery foliate band framing two gold painted rows of script.

Approx H: 10 ft. in. W: 51 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $400-600 669 Unusual Chinese midnight blue gauze woman’s tunic late 19th century Light green and embroidery cuffs, midnight blue solid band gauze body.

H: 39 in. L: 52 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $400-600 670 Pair of unusual Chinese gauze and applied banners late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, yellow gauze ground applied with cut colored gauze worked to show a purple beast and red moon/sun.

Approx in. L: 10 Feet provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $400-600

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671 Fine Chinese blue ground kesi panel qing dynasty or earlier Probably converted from a robe and of square form, worked to show a profusion of ruyi clouds, bat, golden thread dragons all over a sea and lishui, major losses.

W: 47 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $300-400 672 Group of Chinese textiles mostly late 19th century Comprised of two pairs of shoes, apron skirts, and two tunics. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond VA Acquired by American diplomat to China late 19th century $300-400 673 Chinese silk and embroidery panel 19th century Of rectangular form, blue band enclosing orange ground and embroidery foliate panel.

L: 60 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China late 19th century $800-1,200

673A Fine Chinese silk Dowager style robe, and court cap early 20th century Of typical form, black collor and cuff, sprigs worked to light blue silk ground, fur and silk cap. provenance: Private Collection, Ct $1,000-1,200 674 Chinese woman’s Kesi dragon tunic qing dynasty Partial metal-thread kesi body with blue ground depicts dragons among a host of divine Buddhistic creatures and symbols over sacred mountains and lishui base; moderate losses, some visible evidence of alteration and repair.

H: 50 in. L: 50 in. $3,000-5,000 675 Chinese red ground embroidered robe 20th century Vividly embroidered throughout to depict dragons, cranes, carp and auspicious symbols among clouds and over lishui.

H: 54 in. L: 82 in. $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 700 Egyptian granite carving, pottery figure and small pottery head Carved grey/black granite fragment showing a bust of a figure, together with a standing burial figure, and small pottery head.

Tallest: 7 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician. $600-800 701 Etruscan style black and red painted pottery vessel 19/20th century Circular rim issuing from a small mouth, narrow waisted neck supported by a globular body decorated to show a black and red bird and owl , black band to foot.

H: 4 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $300-500

702 Two terracotta fragments, Etruscan and Greek 6th-2nd century b.c The smallest is a molded terracotta head with flared plain head dress, on modern marble base, together with a Greek volute molded to show a female head, over modern plinth base.

Large roundrels H: 5 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $500-800 703 703 Greek terracotta volute classical period, 4th century b.c Molded to show head of medusa in high relief, ribbon-like hair in top knot and cascading down framing delicate features, modern stand.

Roundrels H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $600-1,000

704 Carved limestone pouring vessel Of cylindrical form, small slightly protruding mouth over three straight square legs.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 8 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $300-500 705 Large Persian salt-glazed vase 19th century Converted to a lamp, of ovoid form, robustly pottered, underglazed blue, green and purple to show a bird amongst foliate blue ground.

Vase H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $400-600

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706 Large Persian leather and metal mounted chest early 20th century Of rectangular form, hinged cover over deep base, leather interior and exterior of woven alternating colored leather straps.

H: 16 in. L: 26 in. provenance: Private Estate of an Pennsylvania Physician $500-800 707 Persian glazed tile and two painted wood boxes early 20th century Rectangular tile of typical blue and green glaze (repaired) together with two small painted and gilded boxes.

Longest box: 5 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $400-600

708 Good Khmer stone divinity head ankor wat, 12th century Triangular peaked crown to head carved to show alternating bands, over delicately carved face framed by elongated lobs, modern stand.

Head H: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $4,000-6,000

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709 Large Thai red lacquered bronze figure of standing Buddha Shakyamuni 17/18th century Standing in samabhanga hands forward in vitarkamundra, bare chest over sarong to tapering straight legs, flared samghati, head worked to show sernere expression, elongated ears and tight hair, missing usnisha, modern base.

Bronze H: 32 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $5,000-8,000

710 Large Ankor Borie stone head ankor, 8-10th century Of heavy and dense brown stone, well and delicately carved to show tightly curled hair, over serene rounded feature worked to the face, elongated ears, over modern stand.

H: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $10,000-15,000

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03/16/09 711 Fine Khmer grey stone torso of Uma angkor wat, baphuon style, 11th century Of tall upright torso form, bare chest revealing rounded breasts, waisted torso over detailed and well carved sarong with parellel pleats flaring at the hem over modern stand.

H: 17 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester $8,000-10,000 712 Seven Persian salt-glazed table items 19th century and later Comprised of five bottles, and two square tiles, decorated in various blue, green and bright yellow tones.

Tallest Bottle: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, VA $400-600

713 FOUR PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS 18/19th century VARIOUS SUBJECTS All of opaque watercolor, gilt and ink on paper, depicting allegorical scenes with scripts, framed and glazed. Image H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, VA $1,000-2,000 714 INDIAN PAINTING india, possibly rajasthan, 18th century THE HUNT Opaque pigment and gilt on wasli, depicting a nobleman on horseback hunting with dogs, moderate loss, glazed and framed.Image H: 10 1/2 H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, VA $1,000-1,500

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716 715 Fine Indian painting india, probably 18th century YOUNG NOBLEMAN opaque pigment and gilt on wasli or paper, depicting a highly detailed kneeling young man, well painted deer-like animals to yellow ground robe, detailed hair and face, framed by foliate scrolls, framed and glazed.

Total Image H: 13 L: 8 provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $1,000-1,500

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717 Indian painting, elephant fight india, 18th century or later Opaque pigment and pen on wasli, well painted to show elephant with nobleman fighting armed men among bulbous foliate tree, glazed and framed.

Image H: 9 1/4 in. L: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $1,000-2,000

718 Korean blue and white footed dish choson dynasty (19th century) blue and white bird decoration; on short, banded foot.

D: 10 1/2 in. $600-800

719 Korean blue and white maebyong vase late choson dynasty of squat, bulbous form depicting pair of birds among simple prunus, bamboo and floral features.

H: 7 in. $1,500-2,000

716 HABIB ALLAH SCHOOL possibly isfahan, school of habib allah, 17th century or later HORSEMAN & HUNTERS WITH ATTENDANTS (2) One of pencil, pen and minor pigment on wasli or paper depicting a nobleman on horse, red hue to horse testicles, together with a pencil, pen and yellow pigment work depicting a nobleman on horseback with attendants, both glazed and framed. Largest image H: 14 in L: 9 1/2 in provenance: .Private Collection, Virginia $2,000-3,000

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03/16/09 720 Korean white glaze and applied bottle choson dynasty Rectangular white body decorated with applied floral sprigs; tapered round neck and lip.

H: 6 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

721 Korean celadon bottle vase koryo dynasty Of pear form, incised petal bands and stylized evergreen medallions.

H: 6 1/4 in. $800-1,200

722 Korean celadon footed bowl koryo dynasty With inlaid white-slip floral decorations and four floral medallions to the exterior.

D: 8 in. $800-1,200

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723 Korean celadon conical bowl koryo dynasty interior incised with three flying phoenix above floral medallion.

D: 7 in. $1,000-1,500

724 Korean gilt bronze standing bodhisattva late choson dynasty figure stands on double lotus throne; bears crown with long, flowing braids, holds water bottle in right hand while supporting decorative sash in front.

H: 14 in. $2,000-3,000

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723

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725 Korean bronze female deity Figure with serene expression, fancy, tied-up coiffure and flowing robe holds scroll box; original lacquer exterior to single-cast figure and base mostly gone.

H: 10 in. provenance: The Estate of the Late Reverend O. Leland Gilmore, Maryville, Tennessee $800-1,200

726 Korean bronze seated bodhisattva late choson dynasty crowned and robed figure with long braids sits in relaxed, pensive pose on lotus throne.

H: 8 in. $600-800

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03/16/09 727 Korean inlaid celadon teapot Of melon form with organic motif throughout: inlaid flowers, petal bands at base and collar and bamboo-form handle and spout.

H: 6 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 728 Korean celadon footed bowl Conical form over circular foot; white inlaid cloud decorations between double and triple bands to interior.

D: 7 1/2 in. H: 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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731 Good Korean tall chest early 20th century Of three parts, two parquetry compound cabinets over a bracket base.

H: 62 in. $500-800 732 Good Korean hardwood chest early 20th century Of tall rectangular form, flanges to end, drawers over cupboard doors revealing to show a bank of small specimen drawers, raised on bracket feet.

H: 47 in. $400-600

734 Korean blue underglaze jar mid 20th century Of wide shoulder form, tall straight rim and tapering body, painted bamboo sprigs and rings to rim, cream ground, unglazed foot.

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $200-300

729 Korean celadon cup and stand Conical cup raised on shallow round foot; circular cup stand with raised center over saucer and pedestal.

H: 3 1/4 in. D: 6 in. $500-1,000 730 Korean elm chest early 20th century Of three parts, two tall rectangular form, parquetry drawers framing cupboards, over separate bracket base.

H: 72 in. $300-500

735 Korean softwood cased scale set 19th century or earlier Hand carved banjo form case, enclosing single arm post and tray scales.

L: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $200-300

733 Korean inlaid celadon pear form vase Of typical pear form, flared rim over slender neck issuing form wide tapering body, over circular foot, inlaid birds in flight and scrolling clouds within white bands, buff dark orange foot.

H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500

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736 Large and impressive Korean white porcelain jar choson period, 18th century Of wide shoulder form supporting tall straight rim, well potted tapering to circular foot, drilled base.

H: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Northern Pennsylvania Previously of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection $8,000-10,000

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03/16/09 737 Korean blue and white jar choson period, 19th century Of cylindrical form, tall straight rim, bamboo blue decoration to cream/white ground, raised on a circular foot.

H: 6 1/2 in. L: 6 1/2 in. $800-1,200 738 KOREAN CALLIGRAPHY korea, 20th century CONGRATULATION-COUPLET Hanging scroll, ink on paper provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-1,000

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739 Large Japanese imari charger late 17th century Stepped circular form, brown rim, the rim band enameled and underglazed to show cartouches enclosed by black enameled the central medallion depicts a hawk over a floral blossom, iron-red and blue blossoms to the underside.

D: 21 in. $800-1,200

740 Large pair of Japanese imari covered jars 17/18th century Molded Shishi finial to domed cover, baluster base decorated in typical palette, black enameled ruyi bands enclosing mums, one rebuilt.

H: 25 in. $2,000-3,000

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741 Large pair of Japanese molded imari bottle vases 19th century Converted to lamps, long slender neck issues from a bulbous body, raised on a circular foot, well enameled to show figure over a carp on a typical imari ground, molded dragon in relief.

Vase H: 18 in. $600-800

742 Pair of Japanese blue and white nabeshima footed dishes late 19th century Of rounded form, raised on tall foot, interior underglazed to show blossom sprigs, garland to underside, comb worked to foot.

D: 8 in. $400-600

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743 Japanese embroidery late 19th century Of rectangular form, thread embroidery worked to show peacock.

H: 40 in. L: 65 in. provenance: Private Estate $500-750

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744 Good Japanese six panel floor screen, Tales of Genji edo period Of gold leaf, gesso pigment and color on paper, depicting the ‘Tales of Genji’ worked to show five bands of detailed figural landscapes framed by gilt clouds.

H: 50 in. L: 118 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $4,000-6,000

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03/16/09 745 Japanese six panel floor screen 19th century Of four tall panels color wash and ink of gilded paper showing figural landscape.

H: 65 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,500-2,000

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746 Rare pair of Japanese six panel screens 18/19th century Wood framed panels, color wash and ink on gilt paper showing a detailed depiction of imperial procession, featuring a profusion of figures.

H: 42 L 17 1/2 (each panel) provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $1,500-2,500 747 Large Kutani-ware bowl japan, 19th/20th century Verdant rural scene above foliate bands to interior and exterior, floral decoration to interior base.

D: 12 in. H: 5 1/4 in. $500-800

748 Japanese Arita ‘kakiemon’ plate mark to base, 19th century Of slightly rounded rim, flat interior, enameled and underglazed to show kakiemon palette.

D: 9 in. $300-500 749 Japanese kakiemon plate, and imari dish late 19th century Foliate form dish decorated in typical kakiemon palette, mark to base, together with an Imari dish.

D: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Bryn Mawr $200-300

750 Large brass mounted Japanese Kutani jardiniere 19th century The jardiniere decorated in typical iron-red and gilt palette is framed by two brass egrets and rests over a scrolling bracket base.

H (handles) 10 1/2 in. L: 20 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $800-1,200 754 Large and impressive Japanese Satsuma vase late 19th century Of tall baluster form, well enameled and gilded to show detailed figural landscapes raised on a circular foot, repaired.

H: 25 in. $1,500-2,500

755 Large Japanese imari palette charger late 19th century Of flattened circular form, decorated in typical imari palette.

D: 24 in. $400-600 756 Pair of Kakiemon bowls japan, 19th century white ground enamel with sparse floral decoration in typical kakiemon palette.

D: 5 1/4 in. $600-800 757 Pair of Japanese imari reticulated tazzas 19th century Circular open-work top over carved tapering base, decorated in the imari palette.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 81/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500

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03/16/09 758 Japanese Komai style mixed metal four panel table screen kyoto, 20th century Of four tall arched gilt-metal framed and bracket panels, worked with mixed metal decoration on iron ground, incised gilt-metal scene verso.

H: 7 Total in. L: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600

759 Japanese patinated bronze vase meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century of ovoid form, featuring three oni carved in high relief, maker’s mark stamped to base.

H: 7 1/4 in. $400-600 760 Fine pair of Japanese Kyoto gold and silver on iron baluster vases signed, late 19th century Of bluster form, worked to show gilded Greek-key band to rim over a collar of applied silver and gilt work ‘grape and vine’ over a body decorated to show a cartouche of a fishing hamlet framed by a single fan enclosing birds.

Vase H: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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761 Large and heavy Japanese Masayoshi marked bronze and gold inlaid vase masayoshi three character mark to base, late 19th century Of cylindrical baluster form, plain everted and waisted neck over wide shoulders applied to show two lion masks supporting free moving rings, the body very finely worked to show a near archaic Chinese band to the shoulder, a band enclosing medallions of animals to the waist, animal insert with gold eyes, over a scrolling base, circular foot.

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,500-3,000 761

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03/16/09 762 Fine and large Chinese cloisonne vase late 19th century Of tapering baluster form, copper mounts good silver wire over blue ground worked to show iris and foliate blossoms.

H: 12 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000 763 Large and fine Japanese cloisonne vase mark to base, 19/20th century Of square baluster form, everted rim waisted neck, wide high shoulders to tapering circular base, silver wire to show a profusion of blossoms, peacock and song birds on midnight blue ground, silver mounts,impressed inlaid mark.

H: 14 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000 762

764 Good Japanese silver and mixed metal box marked, 19/20th century Of rectangular form, mixed metal cover showing phoenix and rising sun, silver framed sides and base, raised on bracket feet.

L: 5 1/2 in. $300-500

764

765 Japanese silver table chest 19/20th century Of tall rectangular form, arch free moving handle, the door opens to reveal three short drawers, the outer body decorated to show incised fans and sprigs to the interior.

H: 3 3/4 in. L: 4 in. $500-800

766

763

766 Japanese silver kogo, and iron koro late 19th century Of hexagonal form, rimmed cover over base raised on five legs, incised foliate design, mark to base, together with a gourd decorated iron koro.

Box H: 3 1/2 in. $500-800

765

767 Unusual Japanese Kutani enameled dish 19th century Of flattered circular form, Kakiemon palette of various enameled bijin.

D: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, V.a $400-600

768 Japanese Ko-Kutani table screen edo period Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in the 17th-century style to depict trio of Europeans on face and “red seal”type ship with western sails verso; face within a diaper border, reverse bordered by faux western script; single-piece frame and stand decorated in traditional patterns.

H: 6 1/4 in. $400-600

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03/16/09 769 Large and fine Japanese Seifu porcelain vase signed seifu, early 20th century Of meiping form, everted rim over wide high shouldered body worked to show white carved and low relief foliate blossoms on cream glazed body, white foot and unglazed rim.

H: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa. For similar example see, Meiji Ceramics; Gisela Jahn, Page 262, fig.

201 Also see, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Japan $1,500-3,000

769

770 Japanese Seto-ware tripod koro late 19th century, signed masukichi kawamoto Overall gilt geometric and chrysanthemum decoration over sea green ground; openwork handles and stylized birds finial.

H: 15 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

771 Large Japanese Kutani grouping early 20th century Well potted to show an urn form vessel supported by four attendants, enameled in typical Kutani palette.

H: 8 1/2 in. $300-500

770

772 Large Japanese Kutani covered censer 19/20th century Of compressed globular form, domed cover, molded cabbage leaf handles, typical kutani palette to body.

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia, PA $400-600

773 Two Japanese elephant ivory okimono both signed, early 20th century The largest worked from a single section to show a fisherman, together with a model of a standing male vendor.

Tallest: 8 1/2 in. $500-800 774 Eleven Japanese elephant ivory netsuke and okimono 19th century and later Comprised of a polychrome decorated female dancer, noh actor and various figures.

Tallest: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

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03/16/09 774A Collection of Japanese and East Asian elephant ivory carvings 19th/20th century 21 assorted netsuke, okimono and table studies; together with iron tsuba and two bronze talismans. $600-800 775 Very fine pair of Japanese elephant ivory, mother-of-pearl and lacquer panels signed, late 19th century Of tall rectangular form, very well worked applied and lacquered figures of Raijin and Fujin on black lacquer ground, ivory seal and lacquer signature.

H: 24 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $2,000-3,000

775 776 Japanese elephant ivory “Seven Lucky Gods” Ivory Okimono Set japan, 20th century Depicting Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Ebisu, Daikokuten, Hotei and Juroujin -well crafted, stoutly carved.

H: 4 1/4” $800-1,200 777 Japanese elephant ivory okimono signed, early 19th century Carved to show a standing male figure supporting a basket framed by a monkey, both standing over a trunk, circular base.

H: 10 in. $400-600

778 Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono 19th century Expertly carved, depicting Gama Sennin with toad familiar and other Sennin with snake, signed.

H: 5 1/2” $600-800

781 Japanese elephant ivory okimono signed, early 20th century Sectional standing basket seller, over circular base, polychrome decoration.

H: 6 in. $400-600

779 Pair Japanese elephant Ivory Noh Masks 20th century Doji and possibly Kentoku. $300-500

782 Large Indian elephant ivory grouping early 20th century Single convex carving, worked to show St. George defeating the dragon; over wood base.

Total H: 9 in. $300-500

780 Japanese elephant ivory okimono early 20th century Of sectional form, worked to show a figural grouping of father and son.

H: 8 in. $300-500

783 Japanese bone brush pot late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, carved in low and medium relief to show scholars among a pine grove.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania physician $300-500 784 Large Japanese elephant ivory figure of a fisherman signed to base, early 20th century Of tall figural form, male fisherman grasping tall bamboo rod and coiled carp, basket to root-work base.

H: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Annapolis, MD $1,000-1,500

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03/16/09 785 Japanese elephant ivory okimono 20th century Of single section carving, well reticulated to show a farmer with pipe, and toot, polychrome decoration to robe.

H: 6 in. $400-600 786 Japanese elephant ivory okimono insert signed red tablet, 20th century Of single section carving, male traveler, over oval base, dark patina.

H: 5 1/2 in. $300-500 787 Japanese elephant ivory okimono red tablet to base, 20th century Of heavy single section carving, well worked to show scholar and deer, polychrome decoration to body, wood base.

Ivory H: 7 in. $400-600

787A Fine and large Japanese elephant ivory figure signed red tablet to base, late 19th century Of tall single tusk carving, well worked to show two fisherman one with bamboo poll, reticulated basket hanging from other, over circular scrolling base.

H: 16 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $2,000-3,000 788 SHOUN, ZENGA SCHOOL japanese, 20th century SCRIPT Hanging scroll, ink on paper, seal H: 52 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $400-600 789 SAKAMOTO japanese, 20th century ABSTRACT SCRIPT Hanging scroll, color and ink on paper, seal and signed H: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $400-600 789A KANO SCHOOL japanese, edo period BLACK BIRD. Wash and ink on paper H: 48 in. $400-600

787A

790

790 DAISHIN GITO japanese, 1657-1730 ZENGA-MONK MEDITATING Hanging scroll, ink on paper figure and script, sealed and signed L: 19 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Daishin was a monk at Daitoku-ji temple and lived towards the end of the 17th century. $3,000-5,000 791 Japanese giltwood bodhisattva 18th/19th century Graceful figure with guiding hand stands on double lotus base; with pearlescent bead nikkeishu, delicately-carved ribbons and detachable gilt aureole.

H: 14 in. $1,500-2,000

792 Large Japanese stoneware wine jar 19th/20th century With cobalt blue bands to body and blue phoenix decoration above shoulder; functional bung, foliatecarved lid.

H: 24 in. D: 21 in. $400-600 796 Japanese gilt-wood amida figure late 19th century Carved seated figure, framed by flame form halo, over lotus and plinth circular base.

H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $300-500

797 Three Japanese card cases, two ivory and one tortoiseshell late 19th century The three of two part tall rectangular form, one very well incised to show a profusion of mums, seal mark to lower righthand corner, well worked ivory and polychrome decoration case, together with a gold lacquer on shell case, together with two Chinese export style resin cases (5).

Tallest H: 4 1/2 in. $400-800 798 Collection of Bronze Meiji and Meiji-Style Sword Fittings japan, 19th/20th century and contemporary tsuba, fuchi-kashira, seppa and kogai. $200-300

799 Pair of large Japanese lacquer chargers dated 1880 Of flat circular form, stepped rim, gilt decorated central medallion of stalk and foliate sprigs to the edge.

D: 20 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500 800 Large Japanese metal mounted gold on black lacquered tray late 19th century Of long rectangular form, deep straight walls, metal bound rim the interior lacquered gold and red on black ground to show roster and chicken.

L: 24 in. $300-500

801 Seventeen Japanese Inro items 19th/20th century Four Ivory Netsuke, two Boxwood Netsuke, one Lacquer Inro with Ivory, Netsuke and Agate Ojime, Six Ivory Ojime, Three Boxwood Ojime One Quartz Ojime. $400-600 802 Unusual Korean mother-of-pearl or Lac burgaute table stand 18th/19th century Of kang table form, the top band with twisted wire, enclosing a figural landscape scene, recessed and open-work waist over protruding beaded and shaped apron, inlaid to show sprigs and a geometric ground, red lacquer to leg knee, terminating in a hoof foot.

H: 6 1/2 in. L: 21 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500 803 Thai gold thread black ground robe early 20th century Of black gauze ground worked to show dragons with golden hue cotton thread.

L: 52 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $400-600 804 African colonial elephant ivory grouping early 20th century Single section carving well worked to show mother and child, period patina.

H: 9 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $300-500

805 Collection of Nepalese metal and bead jewelry 37 pieces, all of similar manufacture: 8 rings, 7 necklaces, 7 bracelets, 7 pairs of earrings and one large medallion. $600-1,000 806 Sino-tibetan silver mounted shell horn early 20th century Silver mounted natural shell.

L: 8 1/2 in. $300-500 807 Unusual Tibetan skull, white metal and turquoise mounted vessel early 20th century Of sectional oval form, white-metal and stone mounted insert over human skull base, wood stand.

L: 7 in. $300-500 808 Thai bronze head of Bodhisattva 17th century style Of cast bronze, tight curled hair surmounted by flame form usnisha, elongated lobes, wood base.

Bronze H: 10 in. provenance: Private Estate of a Pennsylvania Physician $300-500 809 Thai bronze head of Buddha 19th/20th century With serene expression; elongated ears and tightly curled hair; with fitted wood pedestal.

H: 25 in. $300-500 809A Bronze Gandhara-style Buddha Figure with right hand raised standing on lotus base in traditional drapery; elongated ears, traces of yellow pigment.

H: 25 in. $200-400

810 Gilt bronze deity, together with Thai bronze walking Buddha Heavily cast seated deity, gilt and painted decoration, together with a standing cast figure on wood stand.

Seated figure H: 9 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa. $400-600

The Sale at BLENHEIM PALACE

Wednesday, 8th April, 2009 The Orangery, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

A Chinese late Tang/Liao silver jar and cover 9th-10th Century 17cm high

ÂŁ80,000-120,000 ($120,000-180,000)

Viewing times Monday 6th April and Tuesday 7th April 10am - 5pm Morning of Sale Enquiries

Anna Westin Tel: +44 (0)207 930 9115 E-mail: anna.westin@lyonandturnbull.com

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Purchase removal, shipping and offsite storage information successful bidders for the fine & decorative asian art sale will be expected to pick up all property from freeman’s no later than 3 pm on friday, march 27th 2009.

Shippers who have worked with Freeman’s clients in the past, include but are not limited to: Aiston Fine Art: Tel: 212.715.0629 Fax: 212.838.6982 email: mark@aistonart.com Packaging Store: Tel: 215.361.6940 Fax: 215.361.6941 email: hrpa112@aol.com UPS: Tel: 215.629.4990 store4242@theupsstore.com A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage Tel: 215.491.0346 email: mastroccomovers@snip.net Navis Pack & Ship Tel: 610.534.0750 email: rebecca.michaelson@gonavis.com

Property not picked up from Freeman’s within ten business days of the auction will be transferred to a storage facility as noted in our terms and conditions.

There will be packing, transport, storage and release charges. For the convenience of the successful bidder, all purchased lots will be packed and transferred to the storage facility together.

Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be made directly to Freeman’s prior to the release of property.

Please contact Freeman’s with shipping related queries.

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Terms & Conditions all property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman & co, ("freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor.

2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.

3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property.

Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”.

Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property.

4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer.

5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots.

6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.

7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale.

8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require.

9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including

Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of .1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees.

Payment is a precondition to removal.

Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale.

In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.

10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain

instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.

11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.

12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.

13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000.

14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state.

15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier recommended by Freeman’s.

Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.

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